Government Spending
News Release: State Budget and Property Taxes Discussed on September 6 Conference Call
Increases in state spending are making it harder for the Legislature to come up with additional money for…
Regulatory Reform
New Column: Nebraska Is Choking on Its Cottage Food Law
Current state law undermines Nebraskans starting home-based food preparing businesses.
News Releases
News Advisory for Sept. 13: 2018 Legislative Summit in Lincoln
The Platte Institute will host its annual Legislative Summit in Lincoln on September 13.
Government Spending
New Column: What Are the Facts About State Government Spending?
Lawmakers need to look at the whole budget picture to understand how and why Nebraska has reached the…
Government Spending
News Release: New Report Shows State Spending on the Rise
A new report shows state spending has increased significantly over time, even after adjusting for inflation and population.
News Releases
Bob Dudley Appointed to Platte Institute Board of Directors
Bob Dudley, President of the Norfolk-based APPEARA textile rental company, has been appointed to the Institute’s Board of…
Regulatory Reform
June 13 Progress Report: Job Licensing Reform in Nebraska Is Just Beginning
Sarah Curry and Nicole Fox are releasing a new report on legislative progress on job licensing in 2018.
News Releases
Job Licensing Review Bill Passes, 45-1
A bill to review Nebraska’s job licensing laws and to provide workers with conviction histories an advance assessment…
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Three Job Licensing Bills on Final Reading
On the last day of session, three bills to reform job licensing will get their final vote.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Legislature Passes Equine, Cat and Dog Massage Bill
A bill to end state licensing and regulation of professionals offering massage services for equines, cats, and dogs…
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Equine Massage Licensing Reform Bill Adds Dogs and Cats
Senators streamlined a job licensing reform bill down to its original intent, and added other professional options as…
Regulatory Reform
News Release: LB596 Passes First-Round Vote, 38-0
A bill to eliminate job licensing for equine massage has won first-round approval.