Regulatory Reform
Biden executive order seeks to improve market for workers
An article in the New York Times today suggests that the Biden administration is looking carefully at issuing…
Regulatory Reform
Case Study: How We Helped Create More Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska has more jobs available than people to fill them. That can make job creation seem like an…
Regulatory Reform
Highlights of the 2021 Nebraska legislative session
The first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature has adjourned Sine Die, concluding regular legislative business in Lincoln until 2022.…
Regulatory Reform
In Nebraska, cocktails to-go are here to stay
The hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading many states including Nebraska…
Regulatory Reform
Studies suggest hope for rural Nebraska requires cutting red tape
A series of stories and studies released recently suggest a grim future ahead for rural Nebraska if the…
Regulatory Reform
Laura Ebke talks job licensing and Truth in Taxation on LIBA livestream
Platte Institute Senior Fellow Laura Ebke joined Bud Synhorst of the Lincoln Independent Business Association to discuss Nebraska’s…
Regulatory Reform
Tax attorney, community philanthropist, bring new perspectives to Platte Institute board
Jo Ellen Stock, Assistant Vice President of State and Local Taxes for Union Pacific, and Lori Scott, an…
Regulatory Reform
Study suggests licensing restrictions for engineers may limit opportunities for minorities
A recent study published by The Center for Public Integrity suggests that licensing restrictions for Professional Engineers in…
Regulatory Reform
Podcast: How to Start a Home-Based Food Business in Nebraska, with Cindy Brison of Nebraska Extension
Nebraska Extension’s Cindy Brison joins Jim Vokal to discuss a training program that helps Nebraskans start businesses under…
Regulatory Reform
Should Nebraska license journalists?
Last week, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts’ administration announced a new method for “credentialing” journalists to participate in gubernatorial…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska lawmakers approve expanded telehealth access
The Nebraska Legislature has unanimously passed a bill supported by the Platte Institute which makes pandemic emergency changes…
Regulatory Reform
Piecemeal job licensing changes advance in Nebraska’s 2021 session
The Platte Institute follows the action on most occupational licensing bills moving through the Legislature, as well as…