States Still “CON” Patients Long After Federal Repeal
States Still “CON” Patients Long After Federal Repeal
A little-known health care law can deprive patients of affordable access to care.
When Omaha Works with Food Trucks, the College World Series Wins
When Omaha Works with Food Trucks, the College World Series Wins
Omaha's food truck scene will be open for business during the College World Series.
City’s Response to Licensing Debacle Should Inspire Nebraskans
City’s Response to Licensing Debacle Should Inspire Nebraskans
An Alabama suburb's quick effort to cut unfair red tape was the subject of national news.
Platte Institute Staying Busy Over Legislative Interim
Platte Institute Staying Busy Over Legislative Interim
The Legislature may have adjourned, but we're still busy with research and programs to help remove more barriers to economic opportunity.
Session Highlights: Nebraska Legislature Unanimously Approves 3 Job Licensing Reform Bills
Session Highlights: Nebraska Legislature Unanimously Approves 3 Job Licensing Reform Bills
Senators in all political parties made cutting red tape a priority in 2017.
Legislative Committees to Study Job Licensing Barriers
Legislative Committees to Study Job Licensing Barriers
The legislative chamber may sit empty soon, but some lawmakers are sticking around.
There’s One Less Job in Nebraska That Requires a Government Permission Slip
There’s One Less Job in Nebraska That Requires a Government Permission Slip
Lawmakers are cutting red tape for Nebraskans working in motor vehicle sales.
News Release: Nursing, Audiology Licensing Reforms Approved Unanimously
News Release: Nursing, Audiology Licensing Reforms Approved Unanimously
LB88e, an occupational licensing reform bill, was approved unanimously in the Legislature.
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.