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Welcome to Nebraskanomics, hosted by Jim Vokal, CEO of the Platte Institute. We help Nebraskans remove barriers to opportunity with policy research and legislative advice.The Platte Institute is a t... more
FAQs about Nebraskanomics:How many episodes does Nebraskanomics have?The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.
April 14, 2021Joe Bishop-Henchman on Nebraska Tax Reform & the American Rescue PlanJoe Bishop-Henchman is no stranger to Nebraska tax issues. He discusses his new role at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, where he's challenging federal authorities who may seek to limit Nebraska's control over its own tax and budget policies. ...more15minPlay
April 07, 2021A Discussion with Will Greene of the Omaha Missing Middle Housing CampaignA campaign in Omaha wants to help the city rethink its approach to housing options and affordability....more16minPlay
March 31, 2021How to Inform Nebraskans About Property TaxesNicole Fox joins Jim Vokal to discuss an advancing proposal to notify Nebraska taxpayers about potential property tax increases....more13minPlay
March 24, 20215 Smart Ways to Use Nebraska's Federal Relief MoneyNebraska's already running a revenue surplus, but more federal funds are on their way for the state and local governments. Sarah Curry outlines five ways the money can be used to give Nebraska more flexibility for its future economic and financial goals....more16minPlay
March 17, 2021Yellen About Biden's PlanSarah Curry joins Jim Vokal to discuss a confusing provision of the new federal relief plan, how the U.S. Treasury's interpretation of the law might impact the ability of states like Nebraska to make their own tax and budget decisions, and what the Platte Institute is doing about it. ...more16minPlay
March 03, 2021Opportunity for VeteransA bill in the Nebraska Legislature could help a Navy veteran begin the career he trained for in the service. And he's not the only one. ...more24minPlay
February 24, 2021Recognizing Nebraska's Workforce ChallengeTo grow and prosper, Nebraska needs a larger workforce. Laura Ebke joins Jim Vokal to discuss why states are adopting universal recognition of job licensing and work experience to roll out the red carpet for workers and entrepreneurs....more18minPlay
February 17, 2021Death and TaxesNebraska is one of only six states that levies an inheritance tax, but senators in both parties are working on ways to reduce the burden on families and businesses. Jim Vokal and Sarah Curry discuss a new report on one of Nebraska's least understood taxes. ...more14minPlay
February 10, 2021Staying ConnectedIf more Nebraskans had access to broadband, a new poll suggests they might use it to video call their officials about high property taxes....more32minPlay
February 05, 2021Make it PermanentLawmakers are looking at policies helping Nebraskans in the pandemic and whether to make them permanent. We discuss Sen. John Arch's telehealth bill, LB400, Sen. Tom Breise's bill for universal licensing recognition, LB263, and introduce Nebraskans who have been helped by recent changes....more27minPlay
FAQs about Nebraskanomics:How many episodes does Nebraskanomics have?The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.