The Full Platter
Breaking up with the Love of “Gov”
During these uncertain times, I think many of us are seeing that it is more evident than…
The Full Platter
Want to Reopen Nebraska? It Takes Immigrants.
Economic freedom matters, no matter where a person is born.
Regulatory Reform
State should allow to-go mixed drink sales
UPDATE: Govenor Ricketts issued Executive Order “to provide relief to restaurants and bars” In a time of emergency…
Tax Policy
Nebraska should eliminate excise tax on spirits
On March 18th the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau waived some of the regulations associated with…
Regulatory Reform
From Rogue Fitness to Rogue Medical
A 600 employee fitness equipment company based in Columbus, Ohio seized the opportunity to reach out to the…
The Full Platter
Virtual meetings: a good transparency measure, not just during a crisis
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis we have seen local governments go to great lengths to maintain…
The Full Platter
Can Minimalist Principles Be Helpful in the Midst of COVID-19?
I started my day today acknowledging that it’s been some time since I have written a blog post,…
Regulatory Reform
COVID-19 shows importance of planning ahead
The last week or so has been something of a whirlwind here in Nebraska, as cases of coronavirus…
Regulatory Reform
Red Lights, Free Speech and Occupational Licensing
Here’s an interesting story about the silliness of some occupational licensing boards. A man trained in electrical engineering,…
Regulatory Reform
News from Arizona: Universal Recognition Works
Universal Recognition for occupational licensing burst onto the scene almost a year ago when Arizona enacted its "universal…
Regulatory Reform
Field of (Broken) Dreams?
A recent analysis by the Archbridge Institute found that in neighboring Iowa, occupational licensing requirements added between 1993…
Regulatory Reform
Imagine There’s No License
Sometimes, circumstances remind me of songs, and the John Lennon song "Imagine" came to mind as I was…