Regulatory Reform
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.
Facebook Friday: REINing in Red Tape
June 07, 2019
We discuss regulatory reform and a REINS Act for Nebraska with Jon Sanders from the John Locke Foundation.
June 5: News Conference Call on Regulation Interim Study
June 03, 2019
A new report suggests ways the Legislature can place a check on the creation of new, major regulations.
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
May 31, 2019 | by Adam Weinberg
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
May 31, 2019
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.