Up in Smoke: Nebraska’s Inappropriate Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
Up in Smoke: Nebraska’s Inappropriate Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
A fund intended to offset the public health costs of smoking is paying mostly for other concerns.
Job Licensing: Questions You Should Ask
Job Licensing: Questions You Should Ask
Laura Ebke reviews questions legislators and staff should ask as Nebraska begins its first year of implementing the Occupational Board Reform Act.
Ballot Initiative Could Create Urgency for Reform
Ballot Initiative Could Create Urgency for Reform
No matter the outcome, the potential property tax ballot initiative could apply pressure on the Nebraska Legislature.
Blueprint Nebraska’s Growing the Good Life Report
Blueprint Nebraska’s Growing the Good Life Report
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...
Platte Institute to Host Property Tax Town Hall in North Platte
Platte Institute to Host Property Tax Town Hall in North Platte
The Platte Institute will visit North Platte in July to host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring Nebraska state senators.
Facebook Friday: Debating a Property Tax Ballot Initiative
Facebook Friday: Debating a Property Tax Ballot Initiative
Adam and Sarah debate the pros and cons of taking property tax reform to the voting booth.
Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
Adam and Sarah discuss legislative changes that Nebraskans may have missed, and Michael presents an idea for keeping an eye on local government spending.
Legislature Can Help Prevent Local Financial Strain
Legislature Can Help Prevent Local Financial Strain
Nebraska’s state agencies must work to aid local communities in spotting early warning signs of financial distress.
Laura Ebke Talks Job Licensing on Go Vote, Omaha!
Laura Ebke Talks Job Licensing on Go Vote, Omaha!
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.
Facebook Friday: REINing in Red Tape
Facebook Friday: REINing in Red Tape
We discuss regulatory reform and a REINS Act for Nebraska with Jon Sanders from the John Locke Foundation.
Local Officials Should Prioritize Essential Services
Local Officials Should Prioritize Essential Services
Funding non-essential services can prevent local governments from setting the right tax and spending priorities.
Nebraska REINS Act: A good-government way to provide oversight of major regulations
Nebraska REINS Act: A good-government way to provide oversight of major regulations
Legislators should be able to double-check major regulations to make sure they're the right choice for the state.
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
While the filibuster loomed large in 2019, some important legislation for economic opportunity did win strong, and sometimes unanimous, support.
Facebook Friday: The 2019 Legislature Adjourns
Facebook Friday: The 2019 Legislature Adjourns
Facebook Friday: the Legislature adjourns for the year with no major property tax reform, but senators did pass some good economic freedom legislation this year.