Regulatory Reform
Who Moved in 2025? Nebraska’s Window of Opportunity
Every year, the “National Movers Study” from United Van Lines and the “U-Haul Growth Index” provide a real-time…
Regulatory Reform
LB 663: Nebraska Agricultural Zoning Reform Improves County Permitting Process
On February 25, 2026, Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 663 into law while at the Nebraska Dairy…
Regulatory Reform
Childcare Freedom in Nebraska
In today’s economy, the high cost and low availability of childcare are major barriers for working families. While…
Regulatory Reform
Cutting the Cord: Nebraska Takes the Wheel on Environmental Reviews
For years, Nebraska’s major infrastructure projects—such as the long-awaited Lincoln East Beltway—have been held back by a slow-moving…
Regulatory Reform
Reducing Red Tape: Advancing Economic Liberty and Accountability In Nebraska
The growing volume and complexity of government regulation at the state and local levels threaten economic freedom, entrepreneurial…
Regulatory Reform
Research Note: Updates in Regulatory Restraint
In recent years, states across the country have taken renewed interest in reviewing longstanding and often outdated regulatory…
Regulatory Reform
Research Note: How Changes in AI Regulation Could Affect Nebraska
A couple of weeks before Christmas, following the President’s recent executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), the Nebraska…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska Zoning Permitting Process: Recommended Adjustments in Nebraska
Nebraska’s zoning and permitting process for livestock operations is inconsistent, unpredictable, and varies widely from county to county.…
Regulatory Reform
Decoding bureaucracy: how AI could aid regulatory reform
For decades, the image of government regulation has been synonymous with dusty, overflowing binders and legal jargon. State…
Regulatory Reform
Job Licensing Reviews: Judiciary, Natural Resources and Urban Affairs Committees
The Occupational Board Reform Act (OBRA) was passed in 2018 and became effective in 2019. It requires legislative…
Regulatory Reform
The Gold Standard
A recent post on substack authored by Dr. Ed Timmons caught our eye. This particular post highlighted rankings…
Regulatory Reform
Job Licensing Reviews: Health and Human Services Committee
The Occupational Board Reform Act (OBRA) was passed in 2018 and became effective in 2019. It requires legislative…