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Facebook Live Friday: LB1090 Passes & Job Licensing Review Returns
Jim Vokal joins Adam Weinberg to discuss where things stand in the Legislature after Day 40.
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Nebraska One of Many States Considering Changes After Federal Tax Reform
If an imminent state tax increase is not halted, Nebraska will fall behind other states two-fold.
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Legislative Testimony on LB1084, Property Tax Request Limitation Act
Testimony in opposition to LB1084 as written.
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Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal discusses the governor's new tax relief plan on the Platte Institute's Facebook Live…
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Nonpartisan Majority Supports Bill to Make Nebraska Financially Ready
Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and Independents voted in support of creating a federal funds inventory for Nebraska.
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Give Thanks: Following a Recession, Nebraska Is Growing Again
New government statistics confirm that Nebraska technically went through a recession in the past year.
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A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
You may be surprised to find out why this school board member faced a recall.
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Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Some big news that will be delivered on November 21 might get lost in the Thanksgiving festivities.
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Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Highlights and speakers at our upcoming 2017 Legislative Summit.
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Policy Brief: One Size Fits All Federal Policy Endangers Omaha Children and Families
Something as simple and local as a crosswalk in your neighborhood can sometimes be determined by policies from…
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Government Data Show Nebraska’s Economy Shrinking – What Does It Mean?
In the first quarter of 2017, Nebraska had the lowest economic growth in the country.
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Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
The Platte Institute is hosting its annual Legislative Summit in Lincoln on September 26.