Regulatory Reform
Omaha World-Herald Editorial: Licensing Reform Expands Opportunity
Read the Omaha World-Herald's latest editorial on the Platte Institute's licensing reform efforts.
Regulatory Reform
Handymen Beware!
An article published by Reason Magazine today points out the insidious nature of many states’ occupational licensing frameworks.…
Government Spending
Taxpayers must address appetite for spending
When I was running for the Legislature (both times), property taxes where high on peoples’ minds. I tried…
Regulatory Reform
End the Competitor’s Veto
A Nebraska transportation law is explicitly designed to strangle competition.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB857: Require state agency review of rules and regulations
Testimony in support of LB857.
Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony for LB810: Impose sales tax on bottled water, candy, and soft drinks
Legislative testimony opposing LB810.
The Full Platter
Jim Vokal and Chris Baker Discuss Consumption Tax Proposal
Jim Vokal joined Chris Baker to talk about LR300CA.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB834: Change provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act
Testimony in support of LB834.
Tax Policy
Erdman proposes consumption tax to replace property, income tax
Senator Steve Erdman dropped a surprise in the hopper on the last day of bill introduction. And his…
Government Spending
Legislative Testimony for LB974: Change taxation and school funding provisions
Legislative testimony in support of LB974.
Regulatory Reform
Punishments in job licensing laws don’t fit the crime
We have a right to earn an honest living. This right is protected by the U.S. Constitution.…