Syracuse senator to lead push to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance tax

Nebraska state Senator Robert Hallstrom is leading a legislative effort to repeal the state's inheritance tax, supported by arguments from the Platte Institute.
LINCOLN — Following the departure of term-limited state Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood, Sen. Robert Hallstrom of Syracuse is set to take over the fight to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance tax in the Legislature. Conservative think tank the Platte Institute released a report Wednesday detailing its latest arguments for repealing the inheritance tax. Spokesman Ryan Kopsa […]
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