Legislative Testimony for LB790, Mobile Cosmetology and Nail Salons
Legislative Testimony for LB790, Mobile Cosmetology and Nail Salons
Legislative testimony for LB790, a bill to allow mobile cosmetology and nail salons.
Letter of Support for Legislative Bill 733
Letter of Support for Legislative Bill 733
Letter of support for Legislative Bill 733.
Legislative Testimony LB743, Public Adjusters Licensing
Legislative Testimony LB743, Public Adjusters Licensing
2018 legislative testimony for LB743.
Letter of Support for Legislative Bill 756
Letter of Support for Legislative Bill 756
The Platte Institute's letter of support on a law to prevent local governments from banning home-sharing.
Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal discusses the governor's new tax relief plan on the Platte Institute's Facebook Live Friday program.
Hold Your Horses: Roadblocks to a Rural Nebraska Business
Hold Your Horses: Roadblocks to a Rural Nebraska Business
Nebraska's job licensing laws can also prevent new rural businesses from forming.
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Some big news that will be delivered on November 21 might get lost in the Thanksgiving festivities.
November 14: Omaha Town Hall on Nebraska Job Licensing
November 14: Omaha Town Hall on Nebraska Job Licensing
The Platte Institute is partnering with the ACLU of Nebraska and Nebraska state Sen. Laura Ebke for a series of town halls on ways to streamline Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws.
Study: Nebraska Can Reach Top 5 for New Jobs with Licensing Reforms
Study: Nebraska Can Reach Top 5 for New Jobs with Licensing Reforms
A new study finds Nebraska stands to gain more from job licensing reforms than other states.
FTC Chairman Says Too Much Job Licensing Undermines Freedom to Work
FTC Chairman Says Too Much Job Licensing Undermines Freedom to Work
Watch remarks on Occupational Licensing Reform by Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen shown at the Platte Institute's 2017 Legislative Summit.
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.
ACLU, Platte Institute and Senator Laura Ebke Announce Town Halls on Professional Licensing Reform
ACLU, Platte Institute and Senator Laura Ebke Announce Town Halls on Professional Licensing Reform
The ACLU of Nebraska is partnering with the Platte Institute and Nebraska state Sen. Laura Ebke for a series of town halls on ways to streamline Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws.
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
Nebraska takes about twice as long to train licensed massage therapists as most states, but not all the training is essential for safety.
Rolling Back Harmful Red Tape
Rolling Back Harmful Red Tape
Governor Ricketts writes in his weekly column about action being taken to cut red tape regulation.