Regulatory Reform
Nebraska’s economy returned to growth in 2020’s third quarter
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has released state Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the third quarter…
Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax to decline 4.5 cents a gallon in 2021
The Nebraska Department of Revenue announced that Nebraska’s gas tax, formally known as the motor fuels tax, will…
Regulatory Reform
KC Federal Reserve: Small business in Nebraska still at risk
Economists with the Omaha branch of the Kansas City Federal Reserve suggest that at year-end, there are still…
Regulatory Reform
November jobless rate up only slightly, but workforce challenge remains
In November, Nebraska’s state unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.1%, according to the Nebraska Department of Labor. The…
Regulatory Reform
Presidential executive order calls for more licensing reform efforts
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order which urges the continued work of states and localities in…
Podcasts
Webinar Video: Measuring Prosperity in Nebraska
Here are additional resources from this webinar: Contact Shaun Flanagan Contact Ed Wickstead Presentation slides Video: “What is…
Regulatory Reform
Podcast: Build More Housing with Emily Hamilton
Emily Hamilton, a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University joined Adam Weinberg to…
Government Spending
November tax revenues remain strong as 2021 Legislature approaches
Nebraska’s November General Fund tax revenues are in, and the good news is that revenue forecasts were both…
News Releases
Dec. 16: Webinar on Measuring Prosperity in Nebraska
NEWS ADVISORY from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Dec. 16: Webinar on Measuring Prosperity in Nebraska…
News Releases
Video News Release: Virtual news conference on “Build More Housing”
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org VIDEO: Build More Housing Urban and housing…
News Releases
December 10: Virtual news conference on Nebraska housing needs
VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE with the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org TODAY: Build More Housing Virtual news…
Regulatory Reform
Build More Housing: Land Use Reform Opportunities for Nebraska’s Cities
Introduction Across the U.S., local zoning ordinances limit the amount of housing that can be built within their…