The Full Platter
Last minute gift ideas from John Stossel
Although I completed my Christmas shopping over two weeks ago, by the looks of the parking lots…
Tax Policy
Brewer expected to propose repealing Nebraska’s income tax
A Nebraska state senator is expected to propose repealing Nebraska's income tax.
Government Spending
Who Really Cares About Property Taxes?
How can we bridge the information gap between taxpayers and taxing entities?
Tax Policy
Breaking down the taxes on your Christmas drinks
I’m sure if your family is getting together for the holidays there will be wine, mixed drinks or…
Regulatory Reform
Keep consumers in the driver’s seat on regulation
In the spirit of #ThrowbackThursday, I thought I would highlight a 1978 article from the Foundation for Economic…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s economy is the 3rd most diversified, yet people are still leaving
Ever wonder why Nebraska’s economy doesn’t seem to follow the national trend? For example, the nation experienced one…
Regulatory Reform
More red tape to cut in Nebraska
Yesterday, President Trump held a roundtable on regulatory innovations inviting governors from around the country to share what…
Regulatory Reform
Report: Nebraska loses $141 million due to licensing
According to a new report published by the Pioneer Institute, the state of Nebraska took $36 million from…
Regulatory Reform
News Release: The Full Platter’s Christmas Cottage Food Guide
The Platte Institute is distributing a growing list of Nebraska food producers who are able to share their…
Regulatory Reform
Make your season bright with Nebraska cottage foods
This Christmas, discover your favorite Nebraska cottage foods.
Regulatory Reform
Seattle restaurant server speaks out on new minimum wage
One of the great free-market economists of my lifetime, the late Milton Friedman, once said: “One of the…
The Full Platter
Retailer takes free market action for the environment
This story is almost 8 months old, but it’s new to me, and since the blog isn’t that…