Government Spending
Is Nebraska’s local financial management lacking?
Maybe it’s time the State of Nebraska look at investing in more auditors for local entities.
Regulatory Reform
Michigan losing nearly $750 million due to occupational licenses
News from Michigan today – “Michigan could put more people to work and add $746.2 million to state…
Tax Policy
In Utah: special session on sales tax exemptions
The proposal to be discussed includes an expansion of the state’s sales tax base.
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s 10-year challenge
Ever wonder how much our state has changed when it comes to tax policy? Well, in the spirit…
The Full Platter
The stories behind “Black Friday”
The folks over at the Foundation for Economic Education have provided us with a nice little background on…
The Full Platter
The real story of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from the staff of the Platte Institute. Here’s a nicely done, brief video that serves as…
Government Spending
Extra money belongs to the Omaha taxpayer
An excess in reserves for OPS creates an opportunity to do the right thing - protect the taxpayer.
Tax Policy
Voters abolish local government over income tax
Hat-tip to Jared Walczak at the Tax Foundation for pointing out this worthwhile read in the New York…
The Full Platter
Nebraska turkey facts for Thanksgiving
Nebraska Turkey Growers Cooperative in Gibbon, Nebraska, the state’s only turkey processing plant, produces more than 55 million pounds…
Regulatory Reform
Occupational licenses should be fully portable
Those of us who work with occupational licensing sometimes operate in a bit of an endless loop. You…
Regulatory Reform
VIDEO: End the Competitor’s Veto
One of the best parts of working at the Platte Institute is helping Nebraskans overcome barriers to opportunity.…
The Full Platter
Low trust in government may have surprising consequences
According to a recent editorial published by the Omaha World-Herald, locally elected officials are losing the faith of…