Nebraskanomics

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute’s Senior Tax Policy Advisor Jared Walczak. During the episode Jared and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss a new report from the Platte Institute that examines sales tax modernization and how it could benefit 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 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 the future of tax reform in Nebraska, how we can attract workers, families, and investment to our state, and how we continue moving Nebraska forward.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 research specialist with the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, Ricky Feir. During the episode Ricky and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss the impact of childcare to growing states, policies to make childcare more cost effective, and how Nebraska ranks compared to other states in regulating childcare. 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 President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, Mark McHargue. During the episode Mark and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss the impact of agriculture in Nebraska, next steps on property tax reform, and what the future looks like for our state’s largest industry. 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 Fellow Laura Ebke. During the episode Laura and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss a new short documentary from the Platte Institute highlighting the impact of the second chances legislation that was a part of LB 16 passed in 2024. “Second Chance: A New Path for Opportunity in Nebraska” can be found at this link: https://youtu.be/vtiHlQP43Es 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.