Regulatory Reform
Nebraska’s June unemployment rate increases to 6.7%
The Nebraska Department of Labor is reporting that the state posted a preliminary unemployment rate of 6.7% in…
Regulatory Reform
Missouri governor signs “best” universal recognition bill
On Monday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson joined the list of governors who have signed major occupational licensing reform…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska economy shrinks, but spared worst by growth in agriculture
New estimates show that growth in the ag sector gave Nebraska the country’s smallest economic contraction in the…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska hospitality workforce 28% smaller than one year ago
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May unemployment rates for 2020 this morning. Overall, it was a…
Regulatory Reform
Iowa to offer universal recognition of job licenses
Last weekend, our neighbors in Iowa took a big step forward in occupational licensing reform with the passage…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska’s new initial unemployment claims are starting to taper off
For the week of June 6, 2020, an additional 4,697 Nebraskans filed for unemployment. This new data takes…
Regulatory Reform
Arizona law avoids regulatory capture of job licensing laws
An Arizona bill just signed into law promises to reduce the dangers of “regulatory capture” in occupational licensing…
Regulatory Reform
Academics agree: occupational licensing reform is important
During the last weekend in May, I had the opportunity to participate in an academic conference focused on…
Regulatory Reform
Economic Freedom Lawsuits Filed in Lincoln Court
The public interest law firm the Institute for Justice (IJ) has filed two lawsuits in Lancaster County court…
Regulatory Reform
Platte Serves as Resource to Academic Journal
If you follow the Platte Institute you know we publish papers on public policy issues in Nebraska. But…
Regulatory Reform
Webinar: Post-Pandemic Licensing & Regulatory Reform
Click here to download Dr. Ed Timmons’ slides. Click here to download Dr. Matt Mitchell’s slides. The program may also…
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…