Regulatory Reform
From Rogue Fitness to Rogue Medical
A 600 employee fitness equipment company based in Columbus, Ohio seized the opportunity to reach out to the…
Government Spending
How long would Nebraska’s rainy day fund last?
In just a few months’ time we went from having a budget surplus and debating tax cuts to…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska ranked 9th for health care openness and access
To see the study – click here. To see the details on Nebraska – click here. The Mercatus…
The Full Platter
Virtual meetings: a good transparency measure, not just during a crisis
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis we have seen local governments go to great lengths to maintain…
The Full Platter
State takes steps to adopt Platte Institute emergency recommendations
It’s amazing to reflect on how quickly COVID-19 has changed our lives in just a few weeks. On February…
The Full Platter
Nebraska Legislature votes on COVID-19 funding
The Speaker suspended the legislative session on March 16th in response to the COVID-19 situation, but reconvened on…
Regulatory Reform
Iowa suspends health care worker license requirements amid COVID-19 crisis
Nurses and doctors are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. At a time when our country is…
Government Spending
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 emergency response requires state policymakers to focus on the essential and conduct their business with transparency.
Government Spending
“Then let them play golf”
COVID-19 reminds us about the proper role of government.
The Full Platter
Can Minimalist Principles Be Helpful in the Midst of COVID-19?
I started my day today acknowledging that it’s been some time since I have written a blog post,…
The Full Platter
Legislative session suspended due to COVID-19
Suspending the legislative session is the responsible thing to do.
Regulatory Reform
COVID-19 shows importance of planning ahead
The last week or so has been something of a whirlwind here in Nebraska, as cases of coronavirus…