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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.

Occupational licensing reform brings unlikely groups together.

LB299 would create a review process for burdensome occupational licensing regulations.

Learn more about LB341.

The Platte Institute will be testifying on LB 337, the Governor’s plan to reduce the state’s income tax.

The first set of occupational licensing reform bills are being heard in the Nebraska Legislature.

Learn about bills you can support that remove barriers to job opportunities for Nebraskans.

Governor Ricketts' State of the State address proposed regulatory and tax reforms.

At least 8 bills promoting occupational licensing reform will be heard in this legislative session.

The 105th Nebraska Legislature can protect and strengthen the Good Life with the right game plan.

Two new reports by the Reason Foundation show the state of Omaha and Lincoln's municipal pension systems.

College-educated people are leaving Nebraska, and they're frequently choosing our lower-tax rivals.

With tax reform in the Hawkeye State likely, will Nebraska just have to get used to losing to Iowa?

Hear Gallup CEO Jim Clifton's remarks on the need for entrepreneurship at the Platte Institute's 2016 Legislative Summit.