Tax Policy
Federal plan may pull the strings on Nebraska’s tax system
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law shortly after its passage in…
Tax Policy
Strong February revenues are indicator for tax modernization
Nebraska’s state tax revenues have posted strong positions just one year after the historic nationwide shutdown for the…
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…
Government Spending
New state COVID aid dollars may have confusing strings attached
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 will provide more than $500 billion of aid to state…
The Full Platter
Platte Institute participated in 93 public hearings in Unicameral
Every bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature in 2021 has now received a public hearing. But that’s just…
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…
Podcasts
The Full Platter Podcast: Opportunity for Veterans
A bill in the Nebraska Legislature could help a Navy veteran begin the career he trained for in…
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…
Tax Policy
Nebraska Forecasting Board shows optimism with increased projected state revenues
The Nebraska Revenue Forecasting Board met today to discuss the status of the state’s revenue picture. This year…
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…
Podcasts
The Full Platter Podcast: Recognizing Nebraska’s Workforce Challenge
To grow and prosper, Nebraska needs a larger workforce. Laura Ebke joins Jim Vokal to discuss why states…
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…