Regulatory Reform
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
Nebraska takes about twice as long to train licensed massage therapists as most states, but not all the…
Regulatory Reform
Rolling Back Harmful Red Tape
Governor Ricketts writes in his weekly column about action being taken to cut red tape regulation.
Tax Policy
A Summer’s Swim through the Unexpectedly Murky Waters of Local Government Finance
Why is Nebraska one of only six states with an inheritance tax?
Tax Policy
Surprisingly, Nebraska Gets It Right on Sales Tax Holidays
Nebraska has avoided using a tax policy gimmick that doesn't really help taxpayers or the economy.
Regulatory Reform
While Nebraska Debates Job Licensing Reform, Montana Just Does It
A proposal that was controversial in Nebraska was a cakewalk in another rural state.
Government Spending
Policy Brief: One Size Fits All Federal Policy Endangers Omaha Children and Families
Something as simple and local as a crosswalk in your neighborhood can sometimes be determined by policies from…
Regulatory Reform
Government’s Job Is Keeping You Safe, Not Stylish
Job licensing is burdensome enough without getting the fashion police involved.
Regulatory Reform
Cut Red Tape So Nebraska Can Grow Again
Nebraska state senators can help encourage recovery in the face of a sluggish economy.
Government Spending
Government Data Show Nebraska’s Economy Shrinking – What Does It Mean?
In the first quarter of 2017, Nebraska had the lowest economic growth in the country.
Tax Policy
Personal Property Tax Reform Could Relieve Slump in Economic Growth
Nebraska’s economy just took another hit to its otherwise solid reputation for growth.
Government Spending
Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
The Platte Institute is hosting its annual Legislative Summit in Lincoln on September 26.
Regulatory Reform
Could NYC’s Dog-Sitting Crackdown Come to Nebraska?
Nebraska can protect itself against bone-headed regulations passed in other states.