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Nebraskanomics

Platte Institute

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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123 episodes

  1. Jared Walczak on Sales Tax Modernization 28:14
  2. Governor Jim Pillen on Building a More Competitive Nebraska 37:21
  3. Ricky Feir on Childcare in Nebraska 23:37
  4. Mark McHargue on Nebraska's Agriculture Industry 29:44
  5. Laura Ebke on Second Chances in Nebraska 17:36
  6. Chris Ingstad on Iowa's 2% Property Tax Cap 20:38
  7. Attorney General Mike Hilgers on How We Grow Nebraska 23:36
  8. ALEC President Jonathan Williams on Nebraska's Latest Ranking 22:00
  9. William Beard on how Nebraska Competes for Data Centers 27:06
  10. Jim Vokal Rants about Property Taxes 17:29
  11. Treasurer Joey Spellerberg on First-Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts in Nebraska 18:34
  12. Senators Brandt and Hallstrom on Property Tax Reform this Year 19:56
  13. Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello on Growing Nebraska 32:05
  14. Jared Walczak on the Pathway for Principled Tax Reform 19:50
  15. Speaker Arch on the 2026 Legislative Session 22:48
  16. Rep. Mike Flood on Housing and Growth in Nebraska 20:58
  17. Tony Woodlief on Federalism 18:08
  18. Senator Tanya Storer on County Zoning and Tax Reform 25:02
  19. Mike Cassling on Stopping the Brain Drain 19:58
  20. Michael Lucci on Non-Profits in Nebraska 14:58
  21. Cassie Lapaseotes on the Opportunities and Challenges Facing Rural Nebraska 20:38
  22. Governor Jim Pillen on Moving Nebraska Forward 24:51
  23. Reeve Bull on REINing in Regulations 31:10
  24. Stephen Moore, Platte's Legislative Summit Keynote Speaker 11:58
  25. Brian Reisinger on Reviving Family Agriculture 24:56
  26. Auditor Mike Foley on Government Accountability 28:11
  27. Dave Trabert on Educational Outcomes 25:49
  28. Michael Lucci on what the Budget Shortfall Means for Platte 21:55
  29. Senators Clements and von Gillern on the State Budget Shortfall 15:19
  30. Jennifer Butler on Federal Policy Changes 33:37
  31. Sen. Sorrentino on School Choice This Session 22:03
  32. Andrew Handel on how Nebraska Ranks in School Choice 21:48
  33. Esther Bergen on Making Change in Local Communities 23:17
  34. Speaker Arch on the Start of the 109th Legislature 31:59
  35. New Senators on the Upcoming Legislative Session 31:31
  36. Rick Bettger on Opportunity Scholarships and School Choice 28:08
  37. Michael Lucci on the Nebraska’s Latest Tax Ranking 28:55
  38. Sen. Danielle Conrad on Regulatory Modernization 32:51
  39. Chris Ingstad on Iowa's Policy Solutions 26:02
  40. Sen. Ben Hansen on Truth in Taxation 16:23
  41. Tony Woodlief on Federalism 20:35
  42. Fred Birnbaum and Billy Hesterman on Truth in Taxation 24:51
  43. Former Governor Dave Heineman on Special Session and Property Tax Reform 23:27
  44. Michael Lucci on Platte's Property Tax Vision 25:52
  45. Jim Ediger and Wade Regier on Why Local Engagement Matters 22:39
  46. Jeremy Ekeler and Jayleesha Cooper on School Choice 27:34
  47. Jonathan Williams on How Nebraska Ranks 26:09
  48. Michael Lucci on the Legislature's "Property Tax Relief" Plan 13:27
  49. Jodie Meyer and Scott Ferguson on Labor Trends 24:18
  50. Neal McCluskey on Educational Freedom 28:12