News Release: 2017’s First Occupational Licensing Reform Becomes Law
News Release: 2017’s First Occupational Licensing Reform Becomes Law
Jim Vokal's Statement on the Passage on LB341 as part of LB140e.
Federal Trade Commission Says Red Tape in Nebraska Hurts the Economically Disadvantaged Most
Federal Trade Commission Says Red Tape in Nebraska Hurts the Economically Disadvantaged Most
Read the Federal Trade Commission's comments on occupational licensing reform in Nebraska.
News Release: Fed. Trade Commission Says Licensing is a “State-Created Barrier” to Jobs
News Release: Fed. Trade Commission Says Licensing is a “State-Created Barrier” to Jobs
The independent federal agency responsible for protecting an open marketplace for U.S. consumers says occupational licensing imposes “state-created barriers” to jobs.
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?
News Release: Jim Vokal’s Statement on LB343
News Release: Jim Vokal’s Statement on LB343
Jim Vokal's statement on LB343 in the 2017 legislative session.
LB345 – Eliminate an experience requirement for abstracters
LB345 – Eliminate an experience requirement for abstracters
Our testimony in support of LB345.
LB 343 – Change credentialing and regulation of cosmetology, nail technology, audiology, massage therapy, and barbers
LB 343 – Change credentialing and regulation of cosmetology, nail technology, audiology, massage therapy, and barbers
Our supportive testimony for LB343, the most comprehensive of Gov. Ricketts' occupational licensing reforms.
LB 344 – Change credentialing and regulation of mental health substance abuse centers
LB 344 – Change credentialing and regulation of mental health substance abuse centers
Our legislative testimony on LB344.
These Nebraskans Support Occupational Licensing Reform
These Nebraskans Support Occupational Licensing Reform
Meet just a few of the Nebraskans impacted by occupational licensing barriers.
Unlikely Allies Fight Overregulation
Unlikely Allies Fight Overregulation
Occupational licensing reform brings unlikely groups together.
News Release: LB343 Wins Support from Workers & Industry
News Release: LB343 Wins Support from Workers & Industry
LB343, Governor Ricketts' most comprehensive occupational licensing reforming bill, will be heard in the Legislature on March 1.
LB507 – Eliminate the Farm Labor Contractors Act
LB507 – Eliminate the Farm Labor Contractors Act
LB507 would help eliminate an uncompetitive $750 annual fee Nebraska imposes on one profession.
LB588 – Exempt reflexology from licensure
LB588 – Exempt reflexology from licensure
Our testimony supporting LB588's occupational licensing reforms.
LB299 – Occupational Board Reform Act
LB299 – Occupational Board Reform Act
Our testimony supporting LB299's comprehensive occupational licensing reforms.