Regulatory Reform
Letter of Support for Legislative Bill 756
The Platte Institute's letter of support on a law to prevent local governments from banning home-sharing.
Government Spending
Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal discusses the governor's new tax relief plan on the Platte Institute's Facebook Live…
Regulatory Reform
Hold Your Horses: Roadblocks to a Rural Nebraska Business
Nebraska's job licensing laws can also prevent new rural businesses from forming.
Government Spending
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Some big news that will be delivered on November 21 might get lost in the Thanksgiving festivities.
Regulatory Reform
November 14: Omaha Town Hall on Nebraska Job Licensing
The Platte Institute is partnering with the ACLU of Nebraska and Nebraska state Sen. Laura Ebke for a…
Regulatory Reform
Study: Nebraska Can Reach Top 5 for New Jobs with Licensing Reforms
A new study finds Nebraska stands to gain more from job licensing reforms than other states.
Regulatory Reform
FTC Chairman Says Too Much Job Licensing Undermines Freedom to Work
Watch remarks on Occupational Licensing Reform by Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen shown at the…
Government Spending
Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Highlights and speakers at our upcoming 2017 Legislative Summit.
Regulatory Reform
ACLU, Platte Institute and Senator Laura Ebke Announce Town Halls on Professional Licensing Reform
The ACLU of Nebraska is partnering with the Platte Institute and Nebraska state Sen. Laura Ebke for a…
Regulatory Reform
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
Nebraska takes about twice as long to train licensed massage therapists as most states, but not all the…
Regulatory Reform
Rolling Back Harmful Red Tape
Governor Ricketts writes in his weekly column about action being taken to cut red tape regulation.
Regulatory Reform
While Nebraska Debates Job Licensing Reform, Montana Just Does It
A proposal that was controversial in Nebraska was a cakewalk in another rural state.