Regulatory Reform
Nebraska REINS Act: A good-government way to provide oversight of major regulations
Legislators should be able to double-check major regulations to make sure they're the right choice for the state.
Regulatory Reform
June 5: News Conference Call on Regulation Interim Study
A new report suggests ways the Legislature can place a check on the creation of new, major regulations.
Government Spending
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
While the filibuster loomed large in 2019, some important legislation for economic opportunity did win strong, and sometimes unanimous, support.
Government Spending
Facebook Friday: The 2019 Legislature Adjourns
Facebook Friday: the Legislature adjourns for the year with no major property tax reform, but senators did pass…
Regulatory Reform
Home Baking Law Gives Rise to New Cottage Businesses
Meet five cottage food producers from different corners of Nebraska, who are now able to open their food-selling…
Government Spending
Facebook Friday: Debate Begins on LB289
Full legislative debate on property tax reform has started, but senators are short on time, and barriers to…
Government Spending
Facebook Friday: Tax Reform Debate Preview
Legislative debate on the Revenue Committee's proposed property tax plan begins Tuesday.
Government Spending
News Release: Statements on Approval of LB304 and LB445
LB304 and LB445 were approved by the Nebraska Legislature today.
Regulatory Reform
Medieval Guilds and Modern Occupational Licensing
The goal of policymakers should be the protection of the public from well-defined harm, not the protection of…
Regulatory Reform
Drive to Succeed: Transportation Law Shuts Out Competition
A state law allows transportation companies to prevent newcomers from competing with them. Marc Nda would like to…
Government Spending
News Release: Legislative Bill Tracking for April 8
LB445 and LB304 appear on this week's agenda in the Unicameral.
Regulatory Reform
Facebook Live: March Legislative Highlights
Even in these difficult times for Nebraska, state senators advanced numerous bills to remove barriers to opportunity. Plus, Laura Ebke…