Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Highlights and speakers at our upcoming 2017 Legislative Summit.
Policy Brief: One Size Fits All Federal Policy Endangers Omaha Children and Families
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 Washington, D.C.
Government Data Show Nebraska’s Economy Shrinking – What Does It Mean?
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.
Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
The Platte Institute is hosting its annual Legislative Summit in Lincoln on September 26.
Taxpayers Aren’t to Blame for Revenue Shortfall
Taxpayers Aren’t to Blame for Revenue Shortfall
The Legislature is learning that it can't spend more without the economic growth to pay for it.
Nebraska Falls Slightly in Fiscal Ranking, But Could Fall Again
Nebraska Falls Slightly in Fiscal Ranking, But Could Fall Again
Resting on our laurels can be a competitive weakness for our state.
New Nebraska Government Agency Unveiled
New Nebraska Government Agency Unveiled
Two state agencies are merging to create a new, streamlined department.
Nebraska Lawmakers Must Plan Around Uncertainty in Washington
Nebraska Lawmakers Must Plan Around Uncertainty in Washington
A federal funds inventory will help Nebraska be prepared for changes in national policy that impact the state budget.
Nebraska Legislature Approves Two-Year Budget
Nebraska Legislature Approves Two-Year Budget
Lawmakers have passed a balanced budget that fits the state's economic times.
News Release: LB611’s Federal Funding Inventory Advances
News Release: LB611’s Federal Funding Inventory Advances
The Approriations Committee has advanced LB611.
It’s Legislative Halftime, How Are Nebraska’s Senators Doing?
It’s Legislative Halftime, How Are Nebraska’s Senators Doing?
What can Nebraskans expect for the second half of the legislative session?
LB611 – Require state agencies to provide a federal funding inventory
LB611 – Require state agencies to provide a federal funding inventory
Sarah Curry's testimony in support of LB611.
The Federal Government Has a Hold on Nebraska’s Budget
The Federal Government Has a Hold on Nebraska’s Budget
Thirty percent of Nebraska's budget is made up of federal aid, and it often comes with strings attached.
Taxes and Budget Dominate Governor’s ‘State of the State’ Address
Taxes and Budget Dominate Governor’s ‘State of the State’ Address
Governor Ricketts' State of the State address proposed regulatory and tax reforms.