Tax Policy
Tax-happy Aurora Officials Buckle Against Truth in Taxation
Aurora officials have had their hearts set on a major tax hike in 2024, causing Aurora residents to…
Tax Policy
LR2CA Emerges as partial solution to property tax problem
LR2CA, a constitutional amendment proposed by Senator Tom Brandt, emerged as an interesting option with significant support during…
Regulatory Reform
Research note: the PSC’s role in ratemaking
Ratemaking is one of the oldest and most important responsibilities of many Public Service Commissions (PSCs) around the…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska’s regulatory environment has room to improve
Last week, the Mercatus Center of George Mason University released its 2024 edition of “Snapshots of State Regulations.”…
Regulatory Reform
Research Note: who are the commissioners and how are they chosen?
While there are many aspects of institutional design to consider with Public Service Commissions (PSCs), like jurisdiction, responsibilities,…
Tax Policy
Jim Vokal’s Weekly Email: I’m Frustrated Again…
I’m frustrated – again. It’s the time of year when we are all braving the heat and the…
Regulatory Reform
Research Note: the PSC’s History and Jurisdiction
The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) traces its roots to the Nebraska Board of Railroad Commissioners (which two…
Tax Policy
Special Session Legislative Testimony
The Special Legislative Session to address property taxes has officially begun, and our team is hard at work…
Research Notes
Research Note: Public service commission touches on all our lives
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of research notes compiled by Platte’s second summer intern…
Regulatory Reform
Chevron deference overturned: a victory for separation of powers
The last couple of weeks of June is often a time of great interest for those who watch…
Tax Policy
Property Tax Reform Policy Vision
The purpose of Platte Institute’s tax vision document is to lay out the principles that Platte Institute believes…
Regulatory Reform
Research Note: Florida’s REINS Act
A decade ago, Florida was far from the model for economic freedom from regulatory burden. The state ranked…