Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB764, Cottage Food Operator Law
Legislative testimony for a bill to allow startup home-based food businesses in Nebraska.
Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony LB881, Exempt Life Insurance Proceeds from Inheritance Tax
Supporting testimony for LB811, a bill to exempt life insurance proceeds from inheritance tax.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony LB687, Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Compact
Legislative testimony in support of LB687, which would adopt a multi-state Advanced Practice Registered Nursing license compact in…
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB790, Mobile Cosmetology and Nail Salons
Legislative testimony for LB790, a bill to allow mobile cosmetology and nail salons.
Regulatory Reform
Letter of Support for Legislative Bill 733
Letter of support for Legislative Bill 733.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony LB743, Public Adjusters Licensing
2018 legislative testimony for LB743.
Regulatory Reform
Letter of Support for Legislative Bill 756
The Platte Institute's letter of support on a law to prevent local governments from banning home-sharing.
Government Spending
Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal discusses the governor's new tax relief plan on the Platte Institute's Facebook Live…
Government Spending
Nonpartisan Majority Supports Bill to Make Nebraska Financially Ready
Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and Independents voted in support of creating a federal funds inventory for Nebraska.
News Releases
News Release: Jim Greisch Appointed to Platte Institute Board of Directors
The Platte Institute is pleased to announce that Jim Greisch has been appointed to the Institute’s Board of…
Regulatory Reform
Hold Your Horses: Roadblocks to a Rural Nebraska Business
Nebraska's job licensing laws can also prevent new rural businesses from forming.
Government Spending
Give Thanks: Following a Recession, Nebraska Is Growing Again
New government statistics confirm that Nebraska technically went through a recession in the past year.