Tax Policy
The Full Platter Podcast: Truth in Taxation
A transparency proposal in the Legislature would prevent taxpayers from being blindsided by local property tax increases, and…
News Releases
News Release: Jan 27. Legislative Hearings on Property Tax Limitation, Licensing Reform
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg Mobile: (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Legislative Testimony for Jan. 27 Proposals Cap…
Legislative Testimonies
Legislative Testimony for LB211: Adopt the Reflexologist Registration Act
Good afternoon, Chairman Arch and members of the HHS Committee. My name is Nicole Fox, and I am the…
Legislative Testimonies
Legislative Testimony for LR22CA: Constitutional amendment to limit the total amount of property tax revenue that may be raised by political subdivisions
Good morning, Chairwoman Linehan and members of the Revenue Committee. The Platte Institute is in SUPPORT of this…
Legislative Testimonies
Legislative Testimony for LB408: Adopt the Property Tax Request Act
Good afternoon, Chairwoman Linehan and members of the Revenue Committee. The Platte Institute is in SUPPORT of this…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska closed 2020 with lowest unemployment rate, but workforce challenges remain
In December, Nebraska’s state unemployment rate remained the country’s lowest at a preliminary rate of 3%, matching neighboring…
News Releases
News Advisory: Legislative Testimonies for Jan. 27, 2021
NEWS ADVISORY from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg Mobile: (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Legislative Testimony for Jan. 27 Proposals Reform…
Legislative Testimonies
Special Testimony: Letter to the City of Omaha in Support of a Virtual Public Comment Option
Dear Mayor Stothert and Members of the Omaha City Council, It is my pleasure to write in support of Councilmember Festersen’s…
The Full Platter
Unicameral releases new online feature for public comments
The Nebraska Legislature has rolled out a new way of soliciting public comment on bills being heard before…
Tax Policy
Iowa advances bill to repeal inheritance tax while Nebraska focuses on reform
Bill introduction has ended for the 2021 Nebraska Legislature, and two bills were filed to reform Nebraska’s antiquated,…
Government Spending
The Full Platter Podcast: 21 Great Bills for 2021
Senators have introduced hundreds of bills in the new legislative session. We discuss 21 of them that we’re…
Regulatory Reform
Wyoming legislature considers universal recognition of occupational licenses
Occupational licensing reform has been one of the hot topics in state legislatures throughout the country for the…