Regulatory Reform
News Release: The Full Platter's Christmas Cottage Food Guide
December 16, 2019
The Platte Institute is distributing a growing list of Nebraska food producers who are able to share their delicacies with more customers thanks to the state’s newly-expanded cottage food law.
Occupational Licensing Reform: No Easy Task
October 30, 2019 | by Laura Ebke
There is—seemingly--cross-partisan support for occupational licensing reform, and yet little seems to get done.
New Video: Competitor's Veto
October 07, 2019
A little-known state law allows existing transportation companies to prevent new competitors from being formed.
News Release: Oct. 4, Platte Institute Legislative Summit
September 20, 2019
The Platte Institute will host its 2019 Legislative Summit on Friday, October 4 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
News Release: Platte Institute Nominated for International Award
September 10, 2019
The Platte Institute has been named as one of six finalists for the Atlas Network’s 2019 Templeton Freedom Award.
Platte Institute Nominated for International Freedom Award
September 10, 2019
The Platte Institute's job licensing reform efforts have been nominated for the 2019 Templeton Freedom Award.
Job Licensing: Questions You Should Ask
July 09, 2019 | by Laura Ebke
Laura Ebke reviews questions legislators and staff should ask as Nebraska begins its first year of implementing the Occupational Board Reform Act.
July 10 News Conference Call: Laura Ebke on First Year of Nebraska's Job Licensing Review
July 05, 2019
A news conference call with Platte Institute Senior Fellow for Job Licensing Reform Laura Ebke will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
June 14, 2019
Adam and Sarah discuss legislative changes that Nebraskans may have missed, and Michael presents an idea for keeping an eye on local government spending.
Laura Ebke Talks Job Licensing on Go Vote, Omaha!
June 11, 2019
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.