New Video: Competitor’s Veto
New Video: Competitor’s Veto
A little-known state law allows existing transportation companies to prevent new competitors from being formed.
News Release: Oct. 4, Platte Institute Legislative Summit
News Release: Oct. 4, Platte Institute Legislative Summit
The Platte Institute will host its 2019 Legislative Summit on Friday, October 4 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
News Release: Platte Institute Nominated for International Award
News Release: Platte Institute Nominated for International Award
The Platte Institute has been named as one of six finalists for the Atlas Network’s 2019 Templeton Freedom Award.
Platte Institute Nominated for International Freedom Award
Platte Institute Nominated for International Freedom Award
The Platte Institute's job licensing reform efforts have been nominated for the 2019 Templeton Freedom Award.
Job Licensing: Questions You Should Ask
Job Licensing: Questions You Should Ask
Laura Ebke reviews questions legislators and staff should ask as Nebraska begins its first year of implementing the Occupational Board Reform Act.
July 10 News Conference Call: Laura Ebke on First Year of Nebraska’s Job Licensing Review
July 10 News Conference Call: Laura Ebke on First Year of Nebraska’s Job Licensing Review
A news conference call with Platte Institute Senior Fellow for Job Licensing Reform Laura Ebke will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
Adam and Sarah discuss legislative changes that Nebraskans may have missed, and Michael presents an idea for keeping an eye on local government spending.
Laura Ebke Talks Job Licensing on Go Vote, Omaha!
Laura Ebke Talks Job Licensing on Go Vote, Omaha!
Platte Institute Senior Fellow for Job Licensing Reform Laura Ebke joins Go Vote, Omaha! to discuss the upcoming implementation of Nebraska's new Occupational Board Reform Act.
Facebook Friday: REINing in Red Tape
Facebook Friday: REINing in Red Tape
We discuss regulatory reform and a REINS Act for Nebraska with Jon Sanders from the John Locke Foundation.
Nebraska REINS Act: A good-government way to provide oversight of major regulations
Nebraska REINS Act: A good-government way to provide oversight of major regulations
Legislators should be able to double-check major regulations to make sure they're the right choice for the state.
June 5: News Conference Call on Regulation Interim Study
June 5: News Conference Call on Regulation Interim Study
A new report suggests ways the Legislature can place a check on the creation of new, major regulations.
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
While the filibuster loomed large in 2019, some important legislation for economic opportunity did win strong, and sometimes unanimous, support.
Facebook Friday: The 2019 Legislature Adjourns
Facebook Friday: The 2019 Legislature Adjourns
Facebook Friday: the Legislature adjourns for the year with no major property tax reform, but senators did pass some good economic freedom legislation this year.
Home Baking Law Gives Rise to New Cottage Businesses
Home Baking Law Gives Rise to New Cottage Businesses
Meet five cottage food producers from different corners of Nebraska, who are now able to open their food-selling businesses: