The Full Platter
E-learning rules differ by state. Here’s where Nebraska and Iowa stand.
Too many restrictions on virtual learning can set everyone back.
News Releases
April 8 Webinar: Nebraska’s Budget & the COVID-19 Crisis
Appropriations Committee Chairman Sen. John Stinner is our guest for our first webinar.
Government Spending
COVID-19 to Worsen Local Pension Debts
Officials and taxpayers cannot afford to be blindsided this time.
The Full Platter
Helping Hands at an Omaha Distillery
Nebraska entrepreneurs are adapting to help meet emergency community needs.
Regulatory Reform
Jim Vokal’s Statement on COVID-19 Health Care Licensing Executive Order
Jim Vokal's statement on Executive Order 20-10.
Regulatory Reform
Governor Ricketts signs emergency order for health care licensing reciprocity
An emergency executive order can help more medical personnel respond to the COVID-19 crisis in Nebraska.
Regulatory Reform
Are we there yet? Looking ahead to life after COVID-19
I suspect that we’ve all been just a little out of sorts lately. While I personally work from…
Regulatory Reform
State should allow to-go mixed drink sales
UPDATE: Govenor Ricketts issued Executive Order “to provide relief to restaurants and bars” In a time of emergency…
Tax Policy
Nebraska should eliminate excise tax on spirits
On March 18th the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau waived some of the regulations associated with…
Regulatory Reform
From Rogue Fitness to Rogue Medical
A 600 employee fitness equipment company based in Columbus, Ohio seized the opportunity to reach out to the…
Government Spending
How long would Nebraska’s rainy day fund last?
In just a few months’ time we went from having a budget surplus and debating tax cuts to…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska ranked 9th for health care openness and access
To see the study – click here. To see the details on Nebraska – click here. The Mercatus…