Want to Reopen Nebraska? It Takes Immigrants.
Want to Reopen Nebraska? It Takes Immigrants.
Economic freedom matters, no matter where a person is born.
Education in the CARES Act
Education in the CARES Act
Did you know the CARES Act has a special provision and spending directly related to education? The Education Stabilization Fund makes up $30.75 billion of the relief package passed by Congress on March 27th . Nebraska will receive $16,357,685 for elementary and secondary education through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund. This amount was set...
How Are Small Businesses Adjusting to COVID-19?
How Are Small Businesses Adjusting to COVID-19?
43% of businesses have temporarily closed.
How to avoid a property tax hike next year
How to avoid a property tax hike next year
Did you know the CARES Act only allows state and local governments to spend the money on NEW programs? Did you also know that Douglas County is the only local government in the entire state that is eligible to receive federal assistance related to the COVID-19 crisis? This is a problem because the biggest need...
Platte Institute Calls on Congress to Fix Federal CARES Act
Platte Institute Calls on Congress to Fix Federal CARES Act
State policy leaders from 16 states have co-signed a Platte Institute letter calling for more financial flexibility in the federal relief package.
Don’t Call it a “Stimulus”
Don’t Call it a “Stimulus”
Federal relief may help, but it can't stimulate a shut down economy.
What is the Economic Impact of COVID-19?
What is the Economic Impact of COVID-19?
Pennsylvania’s version of the CBO released estimates last week. If businesses remain closed through April 30th (6 weeks), they are looking at a $2.7 billion drop in revenues. If the shutdown goes 10 weeks Pennsylvania is looking at a $3.9 billion drop. http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=Resources/Documents/Revenue-Update-2020-04.pdf Nevada has one of the least diversified economies in the nation with...
Chief Budget Writer Speaks on COVID-19 Impact
Chief Budget Writer Speaks on COVID-19 Impact
The Unicameral's budget chair is planning for the worst.
Nebraska Ranked Worst in Nation for 2019 GDP Growth
Nebraska Ranked Worst in Nation for 2019 GDP Growth
Meanwhile, government grew faster than key industries like manufacturing.
Lifting Regulations is how Nebraska’s Economy can Stay Alive During and After COVID-19
Lifting Regulations is how Nebraska’s Economy can Stay Alive During and After COVID-19
To see the version of this article published in the Lincoln Journal Star, click here. The pandemic that is affecting every state in our nation did not discriminate and has hit us here at home in Nebraska. From March 14th to March 21st, initial unemployment claims rose 1,871% from the previous week. However, there are...
E-learning rules differ by state. Here’s where Nebraska and Iowa stand.
E-learning rules differ by state. Here’s where Nebraska and Iowa stand.
Too many restrictions on virtual learning can set everyone back.
COVID-19 to Worsen Local Pension Debts
COVID-19 to Worsen Local Pension Debts
Officials and taxpayers cannot afford to be blindsided this time.
Helping Hands at an Omaha Distillery
Helping Hands at an Omaha Distillery
Nebraska entrepreneurs are adapting to help meet emergency community needs.
Governor Ricketts signs emergency order for health care licensing reciprocity
Governor Ricketts signs emergency order for health care licensing reciprocity
An emergency executive order can help more medical personnel respond to the COVID-19 crisis in Nebraska.