Regulatory Reform
Webinar: Laura Ebke and Shoshana Weissmann on Post-COVID Recovery
Platte Institute Senior Fellow for Job Licensing Reform Laura Ebke joined a recent webcast along with R Street…
Regulatory Reform
Looking Ahead to Fewer Barriers for Recovery
Scroll through the assorted blog posts on this page, or take a look at the Platte Institute website,…
The Full Platter
Breaking up with the Love of “Gov”
During these uncertain times, I think many of us are seeing that it is more evident than…
Government Spending
Webinar: COVID-19 and Nebraska’s Economy
Ernie Goss & Scott Strain on the economic impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska.
Tax Policy
Not all Property Taxes are Equal
Why did the Governor waive the late fees on personal property taxes? No, personal property is not the…
The Full Platter
Platte Institute Leads Way to Change Federal Policy for States
Use federal funds more effectively before spending more.
The Full Platter
Changes to Unemployment and Medicaid in the CARES Act
In March when Congress approved the CARES Act there was a provision making changes to the unemployment insurance…
The Full Platter
Want to Reopen Nebraska? It Takes Immigrants.
Economic freedom matters, no matter where a person is born.
The Full Platter
Education in the CARES Act
Did you know the CARES Act has a special provision and spending directly related to education? The Education…
Regulatory Reform
How Are Small Businesses Adjusting to COVID-19?
43% of businesses have temporarily closed.
The Full Platter
How to avoid a property tax hike next year
Did you know the CARES Act only allows state and local governments to spend the money on NEW…
Government Spending
Platte Institute Calls on Congress to Fix Federal CARES Act
State policy leaders from 16 states have co-signed a Platte Institute letter calling for more financial flexibility in the…