Regulatory Reform
Telehealth measures kept Nebraskans connected to care
Someday, you might have a conversation with a loved one too young to remember 2020. Maybe you’ll recall…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska Legislature to debate expanded telehealth access
A measure expanding access to telehealth services in Nebraska has been advanced from the Health and Human Services…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska licensing law short-circuits Navy veteran’s career plans
Bridgeport native Mike Beyer is someone who makes his community and country proud. From 2010 to 2018, he…
Regulatory Reform
City of Lincoln amends ordinance that shut down home bakers
This update on Lincoln’s cottage food ordinance is provided courtesy of the Institute for Justice, which represents Cindy…
Regulatory Reform
Frequently asked questions about universal recognition of job licensing
Nebraska state senators in the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee have held their hearing on Sen. Tom…
Regulatory Reform
South Dakota passes universal recognition of job licensing
On Wednesday, Nebraska’s neighbors to the north passed HB1077, a bill to provide universal recognition for occupational licensing.…
Regulatory Reform
Eager to welcome workers, legislatures move quickly on universal licensing recognition
The number of states introducing (and advancing) legislation that would grant universal recognition to licensed workers from out…
Regulatory Reform
Arizona lawsuit targets zoning restrictions on mobile homes
Nebraskans with safe and warm homes got a reminder this week of just how fortunate they are, as…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska closed 2020 with lowest unemployment rate, but workforce challenges remain
In December, Nebraska’s state unemployment rate remained the country’s lowest at a preliminary rate of 3%, matching neighboring…
Government Spending
The Full Platter Podcast: 21 Great Bills for 2021
Senators have introduced hundreds of bills in the new legislative session. We discuss 21 of them that we’re…
Regulatory Reform
Wyoming legislature considers universal recognition of occupational licenses
Occupational licensing reform has been one of the hot topics in state legislatures throughout the country for the…
Regulatory Reform
State of the State emphasizes taxes and licensing reform
In his State of the State Address, Gov. Pete Ricketts outlined his priorities for the next two years…