OPINION: Social media tax would hurt Nebraska’s small businesses and communities

By: Quinten Saathoff

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 614

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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In 2020, I started a digital marketing firm in Kearney. Over the past six years, I’ve helped nearly 50 small Nebraska businesses grow and compete using data-powered digital ads and marketing.

Unfortunately, a proposed bill, Legislative Bill 1025, is likely to drive up the cost of data-powered social media advertisements — making it harder for Nebraska small businesses to reach the right customers, succeed and serve their communities.

LB 1025 would tax social media companies …

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