Platte Institute Staying Busy Over Legislative Interim
Platte Institute Staying Busy Over Legislative Interim
The Legislature may have adjourned, but we're still busy with research and programs to help remove more barriers to economic opportunity.
Session Highlights: Nebraska Legislature Unanimously Approves 3 Job Licensing Reform Bills
Session Highlights: Nebraska Legislature Unanimously Approves 3 Job Licensing Reform Bills
Senators in all political parties made cutting red tape a priority in 2017.
Legislative Committees to Study Job Licensing Barriers
Legislative Committees to Study Job Licensing Barriers
The legislative chamber may sit empty soon, but some lawmakers are sticking around.
Nebraska Legislature Approves Two-Year Budget
Nebraska Legislature Approves Two-Year Budget
Lawmakers have passed a balanced budget that fits the state's economic times.
There’s One Less Job in Nebraska That Requires a Government Permission Slip
There’s One Less Job in Nebraska That Requires a Government Permission Slip
Lawmakers are cutting red tape for Nebraskans working in motor vehicle sales.
Gov. Ricketts to Talk LB461 on Telephone Town Hall
Gov. Ricketts to Talk LB461 on Telephone Town Hall
Join us Wednesday, April 12 for a live Tax Relief Telephone Town Hall.
Federal Trade Commission Says Red Tape in Nebraska Hurts the Economically Disadvantaged Most
Federal Trade Commission Says Red Tape in Nebraska Hurts the Economically Disadvantaged Most
Read the Federal Trade Commission's comments on occupational licensing reform in Nebraska.
It’s Legislative Halftime, How Are Nebraska’s Senators Doing?
It’s Legislative Halftime, How Are Nebraska’s Senators Doing?
What can Nebraskans expect for the second half of the legislative session?
The Federal Government Has a Hold on Nebraska’s Budget
The Federal Government Has a Hold on Nebraska’s Budget
Thirty percent of Nebraska's budget is made up of federal aid, and it often comes with strings attached.
Unlikely Allies Fight Overregulation
Unlikely Allies Fight Overregulation
Occupational licensing reform brings unlikely groups together.
This Bill Would Regulate the Regulators
This Bill Would Regulate the Regulators
LB299 would create a review process for burdensome occupational licensing regulations.
Nurses and bank officers to see upcoming licensing reform
Nurses and bank officers to see upcoming licensing reform
Learn more about LB341.
Governor’s Income Tax Relief Plan to be Heard Wednesday
Governor’s Income Tax Relief Plan to be Heard Wednesday
The Platte Institute will be testifying on LB 337, the Governor’s plan to reduce the state’s income tax.
Licensing Reform Hearings to Begin with School Buses, Potatoes & Car Sales
Licensing Reform Hearings to Begin with School Buses, Potatoes & Car Sales
The first set of occupational licensing reform bills are being heard in the Nebraska Legislature.