Regulatory Reform
Protectionism and the Licensing of Occupations
On Thursday, I testified on two bills before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee of the Nebraska…
Tax Policy
Jim Vokal Talks Consumption Tax with Gary Sadlemyer
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB Morning News to discuss a proposal to replace most state and local taxes…
Regulatory Reform
Occupational protectionism hurts workers
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in Nebraska on the occupational licensing front. Yesterday was particularly…
Tax Policy
Consumption tax conversation overdue
Politicians have to back up their promises with a stable base of revenue.
Regulatory Reform
Lifting Americans From Poverty Through Licensing Reform
This op-ed, posted recently in The Hill, suggests that licensing is not just about reducing “red tape”–it’s also…
Regulatory Reform
Omaha World-Herald Editorial: Licensing Reform Expands Opportunity
Read the Omaha World-Herald's latest editorial on the Platte Institute's licensing reform efforts.
Regulatory Reform
Handymen Beware!
An article published by Reason Magazine today points out the insidious nature of many states’ occupational licensing frameworks.…
Government Spending
Taxpayers must address appetite for spending
When I was running for the Legislature (both times), property taxes where high on peoples’ minds. I tried…
Regulatory Reform
End the Competitor’s Veto
A Nebraska transportation law is explicitly designed to strangle competition.
The Full Platter
Jim Vokal and Chris Baker Discuss Consumption Tax Proposal
Jim Vokal joined Chris Baker to talk about LR300CA.
Tax Policy
Erdman proposes consumption tax to replace property, income tax
Senator Steve Erdman dropped a surprise in the hopper on the last day of bill introduction. And his…
Regulatory Reform
Punishments in job licensing laws don’t fit the crime
We have a right to earn an honest living. This right is protected by the U.S. Constitution.…