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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Tony Woodlief State Policy Network's Senior Executive Vice President and Senior Fellow for SPN's Center for Practical Federalism . During the episode the Tony gives valuable insight into what federalism means in the modern era, how states can reclaim their own authority, and why it matters.
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
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Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Fred Birnbaum a Utah property owner and Billy Hesterman the President of the Utah Taxpayers Association. During the episode the two give valuable insight into the Utah's Truth in Taxation process, how it contributes to their overall high ranking in state comparisons, and how Nebraska can improve it's current 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
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Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome former Governor Dave Heineman. Governor Heineman was chief executive of our state last time a special session was called. During the episode he gives valuable insight into the process and shares his thoughts on lowering Nebraskans property tax bills.
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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