Progressive lawmakers in Olympia have been talking about tax reform for years, and the conversation always comes back to the issue of fairness. We constantly hear that the tax code is “regressive,” that low-income families…
On April 7, the State Board of Education is set to give its final approval to new Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), a much-needed reform to the standards that determine what educators teach. Here’s…
Thirty Years After Welfare Reform, It’s Time for the Next Generation of State-Led Solutions Written by Originally published by National Review. Signed into law 30 years ago, the 1996 welfare-reform law was built on a simple…
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…
Introduction No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment. James Madison, Federalist No. 10 There can be no liberty … if the power of judging, be not separated from…
Introduction The General Assembly is the most powerful branch of the North Carolina government and the closest to the people, so it should also be accountable and responsive to North Carolina citizens. There are two basic…
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…
Utah lawmakers can still achieve pro-marriage, pro-family tax reform Written by Utah lawmakers are advancing reforms, including H.J.R. 18 and H.B. 210, to remove marriage penalties in both federal and state tax policy,…
Utah lawmakers can still achieve pro-marriage, pro-family tax reform Written by Utah lawmakers are advancing reforms, including H.J.R. 18 and H.B. 210, to remove marriage penalties in both federal and state tax policy,…
Senate Bill 382 reshaped North Carolina land-use law by prohibiting most local down-zoning without unanimous landowner consent While grounded in property-rights principles, the law has created legal confusion and stalled…
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