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…
Legislative Testimonies
Legislative Testimony for LB433: Change the sales and use tax rate
Nebraska’s sales tax regime is in serious need of reform and broadening the sales tax base is considered…
Legislative Testimonies
Legislative Testimony for LB432: Change income tax rates
Many tax practitioners and scholars agree that Nebraska’s tax system needs reform. But reform cannot happen unless the…
Legislative Testimonies
Legislative Testimony for LB459, Change provisions relating to the cigarette tax and the Tobacco Products Tax Act and distribute tax proceeds as prescribed
It is a well-established and empirically supported statement that cigarette taxes are not a stable source of revenue.…
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…
News Releases
VIDEO: Virtual news conference with Sen. Tom Briese and Mike Beyer
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org VIDEO: Virtual news conference with Sen.…
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…
News Releases
Virtual News Conference: Job licensing law short-circuits Navy veteran’s career goals
VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE with the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org TODAY: Job licensing law short-circuits…