Nebraskanomics

Platte Institute
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Welcome to Nebraskanomics, hosted by Jim Vokal, CEO of the Platte Institute. We help Nebraskans remove barriers to opportunity with policy research and legislative advice. The Platte Institute is a think tank promoting policies that make it easier to get a good job, start a business, and help Nebraskans keep more of what they earn. If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research or, you can subscribe to our newsletter. ❌ It’s time to stop the status quo. Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

  1. JAN 20

    Jared Walczak on the Pathway for Principled Tax Reform

    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 on tax principles and how Nebraska can pursue tax reform this 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.

    20 min

  2. JAN 7

    Speaker Arch on the 2026 Legislative Session

    Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator John Arch, Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature. During the episode Speaker Arch and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss what’s expected this session, how property tax reform can happen in a tight budget year, and lessons from his time as speaker.  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.

    23 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    Rep. Mike Flood on Housing and Growth in Nebraska

    Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Congressman Mike Flood who represents Nebraska’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House. During the episode Congressman Flood and Platte CEO Jim Vokal dive into efforts to reduce barriers to housing, how we grow Nebraska, and his priorities for 2026.  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.

    21 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    Tony Woodlief on Federalism

    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 and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal talk about federalism, the recent government shutdown, and how states can reclaim their own authority. 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.

    18 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Senator Tanya Storer on County Zoning and Tax Reform

    Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Tanya Storer who represents District 43 in the Nebraska Legislature. During the episode Senator Storer and Platte CEO Jim Vokal dive into county zoning in Nebraska and tax relief this upcoming 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.

    25 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Mike Cassling on Stopping the Brain Drain

    Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Mike Cassling Chair of the Board of Governors of the Aksarben Foundation. During the episode Mike and Platte CEO Jim Vokal dive into a new report from the Aksarben Foundation that shows Nebraska lagging behind our peers in job and wage growth and how this trend is hurting our state.  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.

    20 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Michael Lucci on Non-Profits in Nebraska

    Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute's Senior Tax Policy Advisor Michael Lucci. During the episode the Michael and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss Platte Institute’s new report “Nebraska’s Tax Treatment of Non-Profits” and why this matters for lowering taxes in Nebraska. To read the full report, visit this link: https://platteinstitute.org/nebraskas-tax-treatment-of-non-profits/.  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.

    15 min

  8. 10/14/2025

    Cassie Lapaseotes on the Opportunities and Challenges Facing Rural Nebraska

    Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Bridgeport Nebraska based ag producer Cassie Lapaseotes. During the episode Cassie and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture, rural Nebraska, and how public policy can have an impact.  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.

    21 min
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About

Welcome to Nebraskanomics, hosted by Jim Vokal, CEO of the Platte Institute. We help Nebraskans remove barriers to opportunity with policy research and legislative advice. The Platte Institute is a think tank promoting policies that make it easier to get a good job, start a business, and help Nebraskans keep more of what they earn. If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research or, you can subscribe to our newsletter. ❌ It’s time to stop the status quo. Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Information

  • Creator
    Platte Institute
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Platte Institute
  • Show Website
    Nebraskanomics

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