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New Video: Competitor’s Veto

A little-known state law allows existing transportation companies to prevent new competitors from being formed.

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

Leading Nebraska state senators gave tax hall attendees some hints of the 2020 property tax debate.

Economic growth in Nebraska outpaced the national average in the most recently released figures.

A fund intended to offset the public health costs of smoking is paying mostly for other concerns.

No matter the outcome, the potential property tax ballot initiative could apply pressure on the Nebraska Legislature.

The Platte Institute will visit North Platte in July to host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring Nebraska state senators.

Nebraska’s state agencies must work to aid local communities in spotting early warning signs of financial distress.

Funding non-essential services can prevent local governments from setting the right tax and spending priorities.

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

AM1846 is expected to see debate next week.

Meet five cottage food producers from different corners of Nebraska, who are now able to open their food-selling businesses:

The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee has advanced its long-awaited property tax reform plan.

Nebraska's economy is estimated to have seen growth in 2018, but trailed the national average.