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.

Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and EVP for the American Legislative Exchange Council. We dive into the significance of state tax policies and their impact on economic competitiveness. Jonathan shares valuable insights from the Rich State's Poor State's report, a guide ranking the economic outlook of each state. Stay tuned as we discuss the correlation between lower tax burdens and economic growth.

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 the recently announced "property tax relief" plan from the Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee and the negative effects Nebraska would experience as a result of this plan.  

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 featuring Nebraska Department of Labor Analysts Jodie Meyer and Scott Ferguson. During the episode Jodie, Scott, and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the labor market in Nebraska, how the coronavirus pandemic effected our economy, and why potential employees chose Nebraska.  

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 Director of Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom Neal McCluskey. During the episode Neal and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the state of school choice in 2024, the importance of Nebraska's tax credit scholarships, and why choice in education means more freedom.  

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 the 2024 tax proposals and the positive and negative effects they could have on Nebraska. 

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 Executive Director of Nebraska Tech Collaborative and internNE, Shonna Dorsey. During the episode Shonna and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal talk about recent workforce trends, barriers to employment, and how Nebraska can continue to attract high skill high wage workers. 

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 economist, author, and tax policy expert David Brunori. During the episode David and Platte Institute Chief Strategy Officer Jim Smith talk about recent national public policy trends, as well as known and rumored proposals in the Cornhusker State to restructure the tax code and reduce the property tax burden.  

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.