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Florida legislator: occupational licensing is a “barrier to the American Dream”

Future Florida House Speaker, Paul Renner, seems to be declaring war on occupational licensure in his state. “Occupational licensing is essentially a permission slip for you do what you are passionate about, what you are trained to do, and to provide for your family,” he added. “Think about that: government giving you a permission slip...

By Laura Ebke

Occupational Licensing Reform: No Easy Task

There is—seemingly--cross-partisan support for occupational licensing reform, and yet little seems to get done.

By Laura Ebke

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

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

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

The Platte Institute's job licensing reform efforts have been nominated for the 2019 Templeton Freedom Award.

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.

By Laura Ebke

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

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!

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

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

Legislators should be able to double-check major regulations to make sure they're the right choice for the state.

By Jon Sanders

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

While the filibuster loomed large in 2019, some important legislation for economic opportunity did win strong, and sometimes unanimous, support.

By Adam Weinberg