News Release: Platte Institute makes recommendations for state and local relief spending
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute March 24, 2021 Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Attachment: Platte Institute recommendations for American Rescue Plan dollars Platte Institute recommendations for Nebraska’s federal relief spending Priorities including boosting rainy day fund, broadband, and financial oversight OMAHA, NE – The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocates more than $2.3 billion to...
News Release: Platte Institute Joins Coalition Writing Secretary Yellen on Federal Tax Regulations
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Attachment: Letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Platte Institute signs letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Interpretation of Biden plan may impact Nebraska policy for years OMAHA, NE — Last year, the Platte Institute led a coalition calling on Congress to provide financial flexibility for states...
VIDEO: Virtual news conference with Sen. Tom Briese and Mike Beyer
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org VIDEO: Virtual news conference with Sen. Tom Briese and Mike Beyer OMAHA, NE – A recording of today’s Platte Institute Virtual News Conference with Sen. Tom Briese and Bridgeport, Nebraska electrical lineman Mike Beyer on Legislative Bill 263 is now available for download....
Virtual News Conference: Job licensing law short-circuits Navy veteran’s career goals
VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE with the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org TODAY: Job licensing law short-circuits Navy veteran’s career goals An update on universal recognition of licensing with Sen. Tom Briese Photos: Mike Beyer 1 Mike Beyer 2 OMAHA, NE — From 2010 to 2018, Bridgeport native Mike Beyer served as a Construction...
March 2: Virtual News Conference with Sen. Tom Briese and Special Guest
NEWS ADVISORY from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org March 2: Virtual news conference on job licensing Nebraska state Sen. Tom Briese & a special guest OMAHA, NE – The Platte Institute will host a virtual news conference featuring Nebraska state Sen. Tom Briese, the sponsor of the occupational licensing reform bill...
News Release: Legislative testimony for Feb. 18, 2021
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Legislative testimony for February 18: LB310 & LB377 Revenue Committee hears two proposals on inheritance tax LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee is set to hold hearings on two inheritance tax-related bills, Sen. Robert Clements’ Legislative Bill 310 and Sen. Wendy...
Video News Release: Virtual news conference on Nebraska’s inheritance tax
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org VIDEO: Virtual news conference on Nebraska’s inheritance tax Revenue Committee to hear two inheritance tax proposals Thursday OMAHA, NE – A recording of today’s Platte Institute Virtual News Conference on Sarah Curry’s policy brief, Death and Taxes: Nebraska’s Inheritance Tax, is now available...
VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE with the Platte InstituteFebruary 17, 2021 Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Feb. 17: Death and Taxes Revenue Committee to hear proposals on inheritance tax on Thursday OMAHA, NE – Nebraska is one of only six states that levies an inheritance tax. As lawmakers consider how to modernize Nebraska’s tax code to be...
VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE with the Platte Institute February 15, 2021 Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Feb. 17: Death and Taxes Revenue Committee to hear proposals on inheritance tax OMAHA, NE – The Platte Institute will host a virtual news conference for its latest policy brief, “Death and Taxes: Nebraska’s Inheritance Tax.” A copy of the...
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg Mobile: (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org TODAY: Revenue Committee hears property tax transparency proposal Poll shows 77% of Nebraskans want to be notified about tax hearings LINCOLN, NE – Today, Platte Institute Policy Director Sarah Curry will testify in support of Sen. Ben Hansen’s Legislative Bill 644 before the Nebraska Legislature’s...
Reference Materials: January 2021 Platte Institute Property Tax Polling
These are reference files for Platte Institute property tax and other tax policy polling conducted in January 2021. Click here for an Excel spreadsheet of the results, which include tabs for different voter groups. Click here for the survey methodology and analysis from the polling firm. Click here for the full script of the polling...
News Advisory: Legislative Testimony for the Week of Feb. 8, 2021
NEWS ADVISORY from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg Mobile: (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Legislative testimony for the week of Feb. 8, 2021 Hearings include to-go mixed drink rules, broadband, and property tax transparency LINCOLN, NE – This is a schedule of legislative testimonies that will be provided by the Platte Institute on the week of February 8, 2021....
News Release: Committee hears bill to make telehealth changes permanent
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg Mobile: (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Legislative testimony for Feb. 5, 2021: LB400 Permanent telehealth reforms considered by committee LINCOLN, NE – Today, Platte Institute Director of Government Relations Nicole Fox will testify in support of Sen. John Arch’s Legislative Bill 400 before the Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee....
News Release: Committee hears universal licensing recognition bill
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg Mobile: (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Legislative testimony for Feb. 3, 2021: LB263 Universal recognition can aid Nebraska workforce growth LINCOLN, NE – Today, Platte Institute Senior Fellow Laura Ebke (photo) will testify in support of Sen. Tom Briese’s Legislative Bill 263 before the Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs...