Bill to Review State Job Licensing Will Reach Full Legislature
Bill to Review State Job Licensing Will Reach Full Legislature
LB299 has been approved by a legislative committee.
Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal discusses the governor's new tax relief plan on the Platte Institute's Facebook Live Friday program.
Nonpartisan Majority Supports Bill to Make Nebraska Financially Ready
Nonpartisan Majority Supports Bill to Make Nebraska Financially Ready
Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and Independents voted in support of creating a federal funds inventory for Nebraska.
Hold Your Horses: Roadblocks to a Rural Nebraska Business
Hold Your Horses: Roadblocks to a Rural Nebraska Business
Nebraska's job licensing laws can also prevent new rural businesses from forming.
Give Thanks: Following a Recession, Nebraska Is Growing Again
Give Thanks: Following a Recession, Nebraska Is Growing Again
New government statistics confirm that Nebraska technically went through a recession in the past year.
A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
You may be surprised to find out why this school board member faced a recall.
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Some big news that will be delivered on November 21 might get lost in the Thanksgiving festivities.
Study: Nebraska Can Reach Top 5 for New Jobs with Licensing Reforms
Study: Nebraska Can Reach Top 5 for New Jobs with Licensing Reforms
A new study finds Nebraska stands to gain more from job licensing reforms than other states.
Personal Property Tax Reform: A Realistic Option
Personal Property Tax Reform: A Realistic Option
Other states in our region have shown that personal property tax reform is practical and helpful to economic growth.
Toyota-Mazda and Nebraska’s Business Tax Climate Ranking
Toyota-Mazda and Nebraska’s Business Tax Climate Ranking
The Tax Foundation has released its newest annual ranking of business tax climates.
FTC Chairman Says Too Much Job Licensing Undermines Freedom to Work
FTC Chairman Says Too Much Job Licensing Undermines Freedom to Work
Watch remarks on Occupational Licensing Reform by Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen shown at the Platte Institute's 2017 Legislative Summit.
How Does Personal Property Tax Impact Your County?
How Does Personal Property Tax Impact Your County?
We've run the numbers on the personal property tax burden in each county in Nebraska. Search for your county here.
This Time, It’s Personal: Nebraska’s Personal Property Tax
This Time, It’s Personal: Nebraska’s Personal Property Tax
A tax on business equipment comes with red tape that is harming economic growth in Nebraska.
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
Nebraska takes about twice as long to train licensed massage therapists as most states, but not all the training is essential for safety.