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 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.

Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Speaker John Arch. During this episode we dive into what to expect from the 2024 legislative session and Platte's priorities. Speaker Arch shares valuable insights he gained from the 2023 session and how he plans to use his position to improve Nebraska this next year.

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 into the latest episode of Nebraskanomics, A View from Behind the Glass, to hear from three of our staff members who are former Nebraska state senators:

• Jim Smith, Chief Strategy Officer

• Dr. Laura Ebke, Senior Fellow

• Nicole Fox, Director of Government Relations

During the episode host Jim Vokal Platte Institute CEO discusses with the Senators our wins from last year, what to expect this session, and what Platte Institute wants to accomplish.

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 on this episode of Nebraskanomics where we welcome Brides to Hope Executive Director Rhonda Mattingly. During the episode Rhonda, Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal, and Platte Senior Fellow Laura Ebke, dive into the mission of Bridges to Hope, how we are helping support their mission through a micro-grant, and how community partners like Bridges to Hope help enhance Nebraska's workforce.

To learn more about Bridges to Hope and to help support their mission visit: https://www.bridgestohopene.org/.

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 on this episode of Nebraskanomics where we welcome Kearney City Manager Mike Morgan. During the episode Mike and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal dive into what's worked for Kearney, how we can address rising taxes, and how we can improve efficiencies within municipalities.

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 on this episode of Nebraskanomics where we welcome Platte Institute Senior Policy Advisor Michael Lucci. During the episode Michael and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal dive into what's next for tax relief , how we can address steep valuation increases, and how we can improve Nebraska's 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.

Join us on this episode of Nebraskanomics where we welcome Platte Institute Senior Fellow Dr. Laura Ebke. During the episode Dr. Ebke and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal dive into recent microgrants from Platte Institute as a part of the dignity project, LB16, and other ways we can improve Nebraska’s workforce.

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 Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal breaks down the shell game that continues to drive up your 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.