Nebraskanomics

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute Senior Policy Advisor Michael Lucci. During the episode Michael and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss Platte Institute’s new report on the annual cost of medicaid expansion, the Tax Foundation’s latest state tax rankings, and our expectations for the 2025 legislative session. 

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Danielle Conrad of District 46 in the Nebraska Legislature. During the episode Sen. Conrad and Platte CEO Jim Vokal give valuable insight into LB 16, it's passage last year, and next steps to modernize Nebraska's regulatory environment.

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Chris Ingstad president of the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation. During the episode Chris and Platte CEO Jim Vokal give valuable insight into how Nebraska and Iowa compare on taxes and where we can both take steps to make our states better. 

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Ben Hansen, champion of Nebraska's Truth in Taxation law. During the episode Sen. Hansen and Platte CEO Jim Vokal give valuable insight into how Nebraska can improve its current Truth in Taxation law, and how this law contributes to lower property taxes.

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Tony Woodlief State Policy Network's Senior Executive Vice President and Senior Fellow for SPN's Center for Practical Federalism . During the episode the Tony gives valuable insight into what federalism means in the modern era, how states can reclaim their own authority, and why it matters.

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Fred Birnbaum a Utah property owner and Billy Hesterman the President of the Utah Taxpayers Association. During the episode the two give valuable insight into the Utah's Truth in Taxation process, how it contributes to their overall high ranking in state comparisons, and how Nebraska can improve it's current Truth in Taxation law.

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome former Governor Dave Heineman. Governor Heineman was chief executive of our state last time a special session was called. During the episode he gives valuable insight into the process and shares his thoughts on lowering Nebraskans property tax bills. 

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute Senior Policy Advisor Michael Lucci. During the episode Michael and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss Platte Institute’s property tax vision leading into the special legislative session. 

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud

Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jim Ediger and Wade Regier both of whom are community leaders in Aurora Nebraska who helped defeat a new sales tax measure in their community.

During the episode, the two and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal explore what happened in Aurora, how they were able to defeat the measure to raise taxes, and why engagement matters in local communities.

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It’s time to stop the status quo. Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jeremy Ekeler Executive Director of Opportunity Scholarships Nebraska and Jayleesha Cooper a student at the University of Chicago who benefitted from attending private school.

During the episode, the two and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal explore the merits of tax credit opportunity scholarships, some of the misinformation surrounding this legislation, the larger school choice effort, and how we can connect even more kids to the opportunities that best fit their needs.

If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It’s time to stop the status quo. Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.