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.
While Nebraska Debates Job Licensing Reform, Montana Just Does It
While Nebraska Debates Job Licensing Reform, Montana Just Does It
A proposal that was controversial in Nebraska was a cakewalk in another rural state.
Government’s Job Is Keeping You Safe, Not Stylish
Government’s Job Is Keeping You Safe, Not Stylish
Job licensing is burdensome enough without getting the fashion police involved.
Cut Red Tape So Nebraska Can Grow Again
Cut Red Tape So Nebraska Can Grow Again
Nebraska state senators can help encourage recovery in the face of a sluggish economy.
Government Data Show Nebraska’s Economy Shrinking – What Does It Mean?
Government Data Show Nebraska’s Economy Shrinking – What Does It Mean?
In the first quarter of 2017, Nebraska had the lowest economic growth in the country.
Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
The Platte Institute is hosting its annual Legislative Summit in Lincoln on September 26.
Could NYC’s Dog-Sitting Crackdown Come to Nebraska?
Could NYC’s Dog-Sitting Crackdown Come to Nebraska?
Nebraska can protect itself against bone-headed regulations passed in other states.
Licensing Report Shows Nebraska Lawmakers Need Better Information
Licensing Report Shows Nebraska Lawmakers Need Better Information
Without knowing which questions to ask, licensing laws can create more problems than they solve.
Strong Jobs Nebraska: The 2017 Occupational Licensing Review
Strong Jobs Nebraska: The 2017 Occupational Licensing Review
Platte Institute Policy Director Sarah Curry reviews the progress and barriers to creating more and better jobs in Nebraska through occupational licensing reforms.