Regulatory Reform
30 Days to Go
Today (Tuesday, February 25) marks Day 30 of Nebraska's 60-day legislative session this year. Halfway there. In reality,…
Regulatory Reform
Imagine There’s No License
Sometimes, circumstances remind me of songs, and the John Lennon song "Imagine" came to mind as I was…
Regulatory Reform
Protectionism and the Licensing of Occupations
On Thursday, I testified on two bills before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee of the Nebraska…
Regulatory Reform
Occupational protectionism hurts workers
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in Nebraska on the occupational licensing front. Yesterday was particularly…
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB1068: Adopt the Interior Design Voluntary Registration Act
Legislative testimony in support of LB1068.
Regulatory Reform
Testimony for LB1187: Change provisions relating to the Occupational Board Reform Act
Testimony in support of LB1187.
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Lifting Americans From Poverty Through Licensing Reform
This op-ed, posted recently in The Hill, suggests that licensing is not just about reducing “red tape”–it’s also…
Regulatory Reform
Omaha World-Herald Editorial: Licensing Reform Expands Opportunity
Read the Omaha World-Herald's latest editorial on the Platte Institute's licensing reform efforts.
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Handymen Beware!
An article published by Reason Magazine today points out the insidious nature of many states’ occupational licensing frameworks.…
Regulatory Reform
End the Competitor’s Veto
A Nebraska transportation law is explicitly designed to strangle competition.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB857: Require state agency review of rules and regulations
Testimony in support of LB857.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB834: Change provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act
Testimony in support of LB834.