Government Spending
Platte Institute discusses transparency for federal funds on KGFW’s Talk of the Town
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal joined Ryan Boyd with KFGW Kearney’s “Talk of the Town” to discuss the…
Government Spending
Letter to governor calls for a federal funds inventory
Dear Governor Ricketts, We write this letter on behalf of the Platte Institute to ask your administration to…
Government Spending
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: Third Cut
Dear Nebraskans, Our state and nation have been actively fighting COVID-19 since mid-March. We are getting a handle…
Government Spending
Legislature Expected to Return to Session July 20
The Nebraska Legislature is currently scheduled for a summertime return to its 2020 session, which was suspended due…
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Utah Group Supports Rep. Don Bacon’s FLEX Act
The Platte Institute along with almost 30 other free market think tanks are asking Congress to modify the…
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April Revenue Numbers Show Pandemic Impact
A delayed tax filing deadline and closed businesses in Nebraska has resulted in April state tax revenues that…
Government Spending
Federal Relief Aid Totals More Than 100% of Nebraska State Budget
We don’t know exactly how much money has been sent to Nebraska from the federal government for relief…
Government Spending
Webinar: Impact on Agriculture
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Jim Vokal Speaks with White House Office on CARES Act
Today, I had the privilege and opportunity to participate in a White House “Listening Session” with the Office…
Government Spending
Flexibility for CARES Act gaining momentum in Congress
The CARES Act has received criticism since its enactment in late March, however, there is a growing consensus…
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Platte Institute Coalition Letter Mentioned on C-SPAN
The Platte Institute and North Carolina-based John Locke Foundation are leading a coalition of states to encourage Congress to amend…