Tax Policy
Ranking shows no improvements to Nebraska’s business tax climate
In any organization, maintaining the status quo can create an opening for competitors to gain on you and…
Tax Policy
Tax Foundation calculations prompt explicit response from rapper 50 Cent
Many of us focus on the most hated tax in Nebraska, which is the property tax, but did…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska’s September unemployment rate remains nation’s lowest
The Nebraska Department of Labor reports that September’s state unemployment rate remains the lowest in the country, at…
Regulatory Reform
Mobile nail salon shows the beauty of entrepreneurship
Just as the Great Recession gave rise to a generation of food truck entrepreneurs, Jadomté Mobile Nail Bar…
Government Spending
Nebraska has spent half its CARES Act funds, but more transparency is needed
Where did all the CARES Act money go in Nebraska? Federal taxpayers in Nebraska have a right to…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s September tax receipts above forecast
The Nebraska Department of Revenue released their report for September’s 2020 General Fund tax revenues today, and the state…
Regulatory Reform
Republican and Democratic governors say licensing reforms are “jobs bills”
Many states have undertaken a series of occupational licensing reforms across the country—some comprehensive and some piecemeal. From…
Tax Policy
Property taxes are on the ballot in multiple states, but not Nebraska
Most of the focus for the election this year has been on the presidential race, but did you…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska state senators should make to-go cocktail rule permanent
The service industry makes up a large part of Nebraska’s economy, and as noted in a previous policy…
The Full Platter
Nebraska State Senator Sue Crawford wins Platte Institute Legislative Achievement Award
Nebraska state Sen. Sue Crawford is the winner of the Platte Institute’s inaugural Legislative Achievement Award. The Legislative…
The Full Platter
Omaha-area entrepreneur wins 2020 Connie Brown Freedom Award
The winner of the Platte Institute’s 2020 Connie Brown Freedom Award is Marc Nda. Nda, of Bennington, is the…
News Releases
Video: Platte Institute presents awards for economic freedom
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Photos: Marc Nda Sen. Sue Crawford Platte…