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.
Are we there yet? Looking ahead to life after COVID-19
Are we there yet? Looking ahead to life after COVID-19
I suspect that we’ve all been just a little out of sorts lately. While I personally work from home most of the time, I’m usually able to do that work without kids in the house–and I usually jump in the car and run to the grocery store, or downtown to the post office or to...
State should allow to-go mixed drink sales
State should allow to-go mixed drink sales
UPDATE: Govenor Ricketts issued Executive Order “to provide relief to restaurants and bars” In a time of emergency many regulations are lifted to help business continue and keep people employed. Many states and large cities have lifted regulations allowing for the curbside or delivery sale of alcoholic beverages to keep these places in business. The...