News Releases
April 8 Webinar: Nebraska’s Budget & the COVID-19 Crisis
Appropriations Committee Chairman Sen. John Stinner is our guest for our first webinar.
Regulatory Reform
Jim Vokal’s Statement on COVID-19 Health Care Licensing Executive Order
Jim Vokal's statement on Executive Order 20-10.
Government Spending
News Release: COVID-19 Budget and Economic Dos and Don’ts
The Platte Institute has released a list of recommendations for state policymakers on issues of tax compliance, budgeting,…
News Releases
News Release: Hearing for Universal Recognition of Job Licensing
Senators will consider a bill to enable experienced workers to more easily join licensed professions in Nebraska.
News Releases
News Release: Bill to De-License Reflexology on Agenda
Legislative Bill 347 now appears on the legislative debate agenda.
Government Spending
News Release: Platte Institute to Support Sales Tax Reform
The Platte Institute plans to support Sen. Tom Briese’s Legislative Bill 946.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: The Full Platter’s Christmas Cottage Food Guide
The Platte Institute is distributing a growing list of Nebraska food producers who are able to share their…
Tax Policy
News Release: Oct. 1 News Conference Call on Sales Tax Report
The Platte Institute is releasing a new guide on Nebraska's sales tax.
Government Spending
News Release: Oct. 4, Platte Institute Legislative Summit
The Platte Institute will host its 2019 Legislative Summit on Friday, October 4 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
Tax Policy
News Release: Sept. 24 Omaha Property Tax Reform Town Hall
The Platte Institute will host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring five Nebraska state senators…
News Releases
News Release: Jon Abegglen Joins Platte Institute Board of Directors
Jon Abegglen, of Kearney, is the Platte Institute's newest board member.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Platte Institute Nominated for International Award
The Platte Institute has been named as one of six finalists for the Atlas Network’s 2019 Templeton Freedom…