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.
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.
New Nebraska Government Agency Unveiled
New Nebraska Government Agency Unveiled
Two state agencies are merging to create a new, streamlined department.
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.
Nebraska Lawmakers Must Plan Around Uncertainty in Washington
Nebraska Lawmakers Must Plan Around Uncertainty in Washington
A federal funds inventory will help Nebraska be prepared for changes in national policy that impact the state budget.
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.