Government Spending
Webinar: Impact on Agriculture
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Government Spending
Jim Vokal Speaks with White House Office on CARES Act
Today, I had the privilege and opportunity to participate in a White House “Listening Session” with the Office…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska’s Job Creation Emergency
All over the country, governors used executive orders to reduce health care licensing restrictions in response to the…
Government Spending
Flexibility for CARES Act gaining momentum in Congress
The CARES Act has received criticism since its enactment in late March, however, there is a growing consensus…
The Full Platter
Jobs Report Shows National Unemployment Impact
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Situation Summary today, and the results are what we expected (for the…
Government Spending
Platte Institute Coalition Letter Mentioned on C-SPAN
The Platte Institute and North Carolina-based John Locke Foundation are leading a coalition of states to encourage Congress to amend…
Government Spending
Nebraska-Iowa Rivalry on Display in Federal Relief Proposals
Last week Nebraska’s Representative Don Bacon (R) filed legislation aimed at helping local governments utilize the funding already allocated to…
Government Spending
Webinar: The CARES Act and Taxes
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Government Spending
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: the Next 90 Days
Our Goal: Protect the health, safety, and economic opportunity of all Nebraskans. Our Approach: As Nebraska’s Directed Health…
Government Spending
How Much Money Is Coming to Nebraska?
It is a question many have been asking since Congress passed the historic CARES Act at the end…
Government Spending
Thank You for “CAREing!”
On March 27, President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, providing $2 trillion in financial aid to…
The Full Platter
On Mask-Wearing, Rights, and Responsibilities
I thought the Omaha World-Herald got it right in this editorial highlighting the importance of wearing a mask in…