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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.
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Jonathan Williams on How Nebraska Ranks
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. -
Michael Lucci on the Legislature's "Property Tax Relief" Plan
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 -
Jodie Meyer and Scott Ferguson on Labor Trends
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. -
Neal McCluskey on Educational Freedom
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. -
Michael Lucci on 2024 Tax Proposals
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. -
Shonna Dorsey on Nebraska's Workforce
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.