News Releases
News Release: Jim Greisch Appointed to Platte Institute Board of Directors
The Platte Institute is pleased to announce that Jim Greisch has been appointed to the Institute’s Board of…
Regulatory Reform
November 14: Omaha Town Hall on Nebraska Job Licensing
The Platte Institute is partnering with the ACLU of Nebraska and Nebraska state Sen. Laura Ebke for a…
Tax Policy
Senators Discuss Personal Property Tax Reform
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Legislature's Revenue Committee will join a discussion on reforming Nebraska's Personal Property…
Government Spending
Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Highlights and speakers at our upcoming 2017 Legislative Summit.
Regulatory Reform
ACLU, Platte Institute and Senator Laura Ebke Announce Town Halls on Professional Licensing Reform
The ACLU of Nebraska is partnering with the Platte Institute and Nebraska state Sen. Laura Ebke for a…
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Conference Call Reviews Legislative Progress on Licensing Reform
The Platte Institute will release a new report on occupational licensing reform on Tuesday, July 11.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Nursing, Audiology Licensing Reforms Approved Unanimously
LB88e, an occupational licensing reform bill, was approved unanimously in the Legislature.
Tax Policy
News Release: Revenue Committee Advances Tax Reform Plan
For the first time in years, the Nebraska Legislature will debate a comprehensive tax reform proposal.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: 2017’s First Occupational Licensing Reform Becomes Law
Jim Vokal's Statement on the Passage on LB341 as part of LB140e.
Government Spending
News Release: LB611’s Federal Funding Inventory Advances
The Approriations Committee has advanced LB611.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Fed. Trade Commission Says Licensing is a “State-Created Barrier” to Jobs
The independent federal agency responsible for protecting an open marketplace for U.S. consumers says occupational licensing imposes “state-created…
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Jim Vokal’s Statement on LB343
Jim Vokal's statement on LB343 in the 2017 legislative session.