Nebraskanomics

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Tony Sorrentino of District 39. During the episode Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal and Senator Sorrentino discuss his bill to reinstate tax credit scholarships, his background, and why school choice is so important for Nebraska’s future.   

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 Andrew Handel Director of ALEC’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force. During the episode Andrew and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss ALEC’s new report “2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment”, why school choice matters in terms of migration, and how Nebraska can improve its ranking. 

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 newly elected Aurora City Council Member Esther Bergen. During the episode Councilwoman Bergen and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss what inspired Esther to run for office, the challenge of restraining local budgets, and how Truth in Taxation can drive change 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 Speaker John Arch. During the episode Speaker Arch and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss Platte Institute’s priorities for 2025, the emphasis on legislative oversight this session, and how the legislature will navigate the $432 million budget shortfall.  

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 three newly elected state senators, Jared Storm of District 23, Bob Hailstorm of District 1, and Bob Andersen of District 49. During the episode the new senators and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss their priorities for the 109th legislature, next steps for property tax relief, and repealing Nebraska's inheritance tax.  

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 Chair of the Board of Opportunity Scholarship Nebraska, Rick Bettger. During the episode, Rick and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss school choice in our state following the repeal of Nebraska's opportunity scholarships 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 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