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.
News Release: Conference Call Reviews Legislative Progress on Licensing Reform
News Release: Conference Call Reviews Legislative Progress on Licensing Reform
The Platte Institute will release a new report on occupational licensing reform on Tuesday, July 11.
SCOTUS Decision Eviscerates Property Rights, States Must Defend Ownership
SCOTUS Decision Eviscerates Property Rights, States Must Defend Ownership
A Supreme Court decision underscores the need for states to safeguard property owners from harmful regulation.
Which State Agency Is Nebraska’s Biggest Regulator?
Which State Agency Is Nebraska’s Biggest Regulator?
Here are 10 state agencies issuing the most regulations.
Governor Presses Pause on New State Regulations
Governor Presses Pause on New State Regulations
An executive order will require state agencies to review their current regulations.
Report: Nebraska’s Regulatory Code Would Take You 10 Weeks to Read
Report: Nebraska’s Regulatory Code Would Take You 10 Weeks to Read
A new report uses a computer program to identify restrictions in Nebraska state regulation.
REINS Acts Take Down Barriers to Growth
REINS Acts Take Down Barriers to Growth
States legislatures need to provide more scrutiny of red tape regulation.
Occupational Licensing Creates Barriers for Nebraskans No Longer Behind Bars
Occupational Licensing Creates Barriers for Nebraskans No Longer Behind Bars
After leaving prison, finding a job can be an ex-offender’s most essential step for reintegrating into society. But their criminal record can also make it one of their most difficult.
Nebraska Lawmakers Heard This Doctor’s Call for Licensing Reform
Nebraska Lawmakers Heard This Doctor’s Call for Licensing Reform
A doctor correctly diagnosed a problem with Nebraska's licensing laws and provided a cure.
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.