Government Spending
News Release: New Report Shows State Spending on the Rise
A new report shows state spending has increased significantly over time, even after adjusting for inflation and population.
Podcasts
Property Tax Reform, Spending and New State Laws Discussed on Facebook Live Friday
Adam and Sarah discuss an upcoming report on state spending, plus new state laws that are taking effect.
Regulatory Reform
These 2018 Bills Are Laws, Effective Today
Here are a few bills the Platte Institute supported that are now law.
The Full Platter
What do you really think about property taxes?
Take our new property tax reform survey online at PlatteInstitute.org/Survey.
The Full Platter
Campaign Promotes First Amendment Education
Nebraska media outlets are providing a good public service with a new campaign about the First Amendment.
News Releases
Bob Dudley Appointed to Platte Institute Board of Directors
Bob Dudley, President of the Norfolk-based APPEARA textile rental company, has been appointed to the Institute’s Board of…
Tax Policy
State Changes to Follow Sales Tax Ruling
What does the Wayfair sales tax decision mean for Nebraska and the rest of the country?
Regulatory Reform
The 2018 Occupational Licensing Review
Nebraska has joined a handful of states that have enacted comprehensive reviews of state job licensing laws.
Regulatory Reform
Sarah Curry Discusses 2018 Occupational Licensing Review
Sarah Curry discusses her new review of job licensing reforms in the 2018 Legislature, co-authored with Nicole Fox.
Regulatory Reform
June 13 Progress Report: Job Licensing Reform in Nebraska Is Just Beginning
Sarah Curry and Nicole Fox are releasing a new report on legislative progress on job licensing in 2018.
Tax Policy
Sewer Rates One Example of Challenges to Taxpayer Savings
Increasing costs can send tax relief efforts down the drain.
Regulatory Reform
Once Little-Known, Job Licensing Is Now a Major State Issue
Job licensing is entering the top tier of policy issues on the march in the Unicameral.