On July 25, Nebraska State Sens. Mike Groene, Lou Ann Linehan, and John Lowe participated in a town hall event on Property Tax Reform in North Platte.
A fund intended to offset the public health costs of smoking is paying mostly for other concerns.
Laura Ebke reviews questions legislators and staff should ask as Nebraska begins its first year of implementing the Occupational Board Reform Act.
No matter the outcome, the potential property tax ballot initiative could apply pressure on the Nebraska Legislature.
Nebraska’s prosperity is built on its people, land and location. Yet challenges, especially people-related challenges, threaten our ability to sustain this success. How can we sustain—and grow—Nebraska’s success? The Blueprint Nebraska’s Growing the Good Life report contains a strategic plan available in a summary format (20 minute read) or in the full report (1 hour...
The Platte Institute will visit North Platte in July to host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring Nebraska state senators.
Adam and Sarah debate the pros and cons of taking property tax reform to the voting booth.
Adam and Sarah discuss legislative changes that Nebraskans may have missed, and Michael presents an idea for keeping an eye on local government spending.
Nebraska’s state agencies must work to aid local communities in spotting early warning signs of financial distress.
Platte Institute Senior Fellow for Job Licensing Reform Laura Ebke joins Go Vote, Omaha! to discuss the upcoming implementation of Nebraska's new Occupational Board Reform Act.
We discuss regulatory reform and a REINS Act for Nebraska with Jon Sanders from the John Locke Foundation.
Funding non-essential services can prevent local governments from setting the right tax and spending priorities.
Legislators should be able to double-check major regulations to make sure they're the right choice for the state.
While the filibuster loomed large in 2019, some important legislation for economic opportunity did win strong, and sometimes unanimous, support.