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Sales Tax Modernization Could Help Nebraska Stay Competitive
In an increasingly competitive environment, states are competing every day for workers, entrepreneurs, investment, and new residents. Tax policy plays a major role in those decisions. States with more competitive tax…
ALEC President Jonathan Williams on Nebraska’s Latest Ranking
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jonathan Williams, co-author of Rich States, Poor States and President and Chief Economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council. During the episode…
William Beard on how Nebraska Competes for Data Centers
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome William Beard, co-author of the Goldwater Institute’s report: Data Centers a Free Market Model for the Digital Future. During the episode William and Platte CEO…
Nebraskanomics: Jim Vokal Rants about Property Taxes
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as host Jim Vokal rants about rising property taxes, the shell game elected officials are playing, and solutions Platte is advocating for this year. Listen now on Apple Podcasts…
Treasurer Joey Spellerberg on First-Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts in Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg. During the episode Treasurer Spellerberg and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss LB 938, which creates First-Time Home Buyer…
Senators Brandt and Hallstrom on Property Tax Reform this Year
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Tom Brandt of District 32 and Senator Bob Hallstrom of District 1. In this episode, the senators join Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal to discuss their…
Who Moved in 2025? Nebraska’s Window of Opportunity
Every year, the “National Movers Study” from United Van Lines and the “U-Haul Growth Index” provide a real-time heat map of the American economy. The 2025 results are in, and they deliver a clear message: while the mass…
Modernizing CPA Licensure
Policy takeaway: Nebraska’s newly passed LB718 modernizes CPA licensure by expanding pathways into the profession while preserving rigorous education, examination, and experience standards. The law strengthens Nebraska’s…
Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello on Growing Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Heath Mello. During the episode Heath and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss how Nebraska can change course…
Nebraska Agricultural Zoning Reform Improves County Permitting Process
On February 25, 2026, Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 663 into law while at the Nebraska Dairy Convention and Trade Show in West Point, Nebraska. Introduced by Senator Tanya Storer, and championed by The Platte…
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