Nebraskanomics

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Bridgeport Nebraska based ag producer Cassie Lapaseotes. During the episode Cassie and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture, rural Nebraska, and how public policy can have an impact. 

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 the 41st Governor of the State of Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen. During the episode Governor Pillen and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss how we provide property tax reform for Nebraskans, the importance of making the most of federal funds, and what’s next for 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.

To register for Platte Institute's Legislative Summit, please visit: https://platteinstitute.org/events/.

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Reeve Bull, the Director of Virginia’s Office of Regulatory Management. During the episode Reeve and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss how Virginia is saving taxpayers money through cutting regulations, the hidden cost of red tape, and how Nebraska can improve its regulatory structure.

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, conservative commentator, and the 2025 Platte Legislative Summit keynote speaker Stephen Moore. During the episode Stephen and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss Platte's upcoming Legislative Summit, federal policy's impact on states, and where we go from here to make Nebraska more competitive.

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.

To register for Platte Institute's Legislative Summit, please visit: https://platteinstitute.org/events/.

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome award-winning author and rural policy expert Brian Reisinger. During the episode Brian and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the decline of family farming and how we can address the issues facing agriculture today.

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 State Auditor Mike Foley. During the episode Auditor Foley and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the role of his office, recent news reports highlighting his efforts, and how Nebraska can prevent future fraud and waste in government.

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 the Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas Policy Institute Dave Trabert. During the episode the Dave and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss a new report from the Kansas Policy Institute on educational outcomes, and how Nebraska compares to other states.

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's Senior Tax Policy Advisor Michael Lucci. During the episode the Michael and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the budget shortfall facing the state, what it means for Platte Institute's priorities, and what we can do this session to be more competitive as a state.  

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 Chairs of the Appropriations and Revenue Committees Senators Clements and von Gillern. During the episode the senators and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the budget shortfall facing the state, steps they are taking to fill the gap, and what it means for tax relief in 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 Jennifer Butler of State Policy Network’s Center for Practical Federalism. During the episode Jennifer and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss recent policy changes at the federal level, how those changes impact states, and why federalism is so important in the modern era. 

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.