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Nebraska lawmakers approve expanded telehealth access

WebThe Nebraska Legislature has unanimously passed a bill supported by the Platte Institute which makes pandemic emergency changes to telehealth regulations …

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Nebraska Legislature to debate expanded telehealth access

WebA measure expanding access to telehealth services in Nebraska has been advanced from the Health and Human Services Committee and now awaits legislative …

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Up in Smoke: Nebraska’s Inappropriate Use of Tobacco Settlement …

WebA fund intended to offset the public health costs of smoking is paying mostly for other concerns.

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Legislative Testimony for LB400: Change requirements related to

WebGood afternoon, members of the HHS Committee. My name is Nicole Fox, and I am the Director of Government Relations for the Platte Institute. The Platte Institute …

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News Release: Committee hears bill to make telehealth changes …

WebNEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg Mobile: (402) 500-0209 [email protected] Legislative testimony for Feb. 5, 2021: …

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Nebraska’s unemployment trust fund is now above pre-pandemic …

WebDuring the height of the pandemic and directed health measures that caused businesses across the state to close, Nebraska saw its unemployment rate jump to …

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Nebraska ranked 9th for health care openness and access

WebTo see the study – click here. To see the details on Nebraska – click here. The Mercatus Center has pre-released its Healthcare Openness and Access Project …

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New York lawmakers seek to license “shampoo assistants”

WebIt would appear that lawmakers around the country haven’t gotten the word that more regulation doesn’t help the economy. Take for instance this legislation (sent to …

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Trends in Nebraska State Spending

WebJuly 24, 2018. Key Facts. • Regardless of whether it is measured in nominal, per capita, or inflation-adjusted terms, state spending is increasing. • Since 1968, inflation-adjusted per …

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Governor Ricketts signs emergency order for health care licensing

WebGovernor Ricketts signs emergency order for health care licensing reciprocity . Our country’s health care system was in a weak position before the …

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5 top priorities in Nebraska’s latest budget (and 8 you might miss)

WebIn odd numbered years, the Nebraska Legislature enacts its biennial (two-year) budget. The Appropriations Committee’s proposal typically comes a few months …

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Platte Institute recommendations for American Rescue Plan dollars

WebNebraska will receive around $5 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the latest round of COVID relief enacted by Congress. Nebraska state and local …

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Tax attorney, community philanthropist, bring new perspectives to

WebApril 28, 2021. Jo Ellen Stock, Assistant Vice President of State and Local Taxes for Union Pacific, and Lori Scott, an Omaha-area philanthropist with a background in education …

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Removing Barriers to Entrepreneurship

WebRemoving Barriers to Entrepreneurship. Adam Weinberg. / Regulatory Reform. March 30, 2016. Brandy McMorris discovered African-style hair braiding as a …

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When and Why Should We License Jobs, and When Shouldn’t We

WebWhen and Why Should We License Jobs, and When Shouldn’t We? The discussion of state regulation of occupations, or occupational licensing, should start with …

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Federal Relief Aid Totals More Than 100% of Nebraska State Budget

WebAccording to preliminary estimates, if enacted in its current form, the HEROES Act would send. $2,883,992,267 to the state of Nebraska, and. $2,427,302,968 …

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The 2018 Occupational Licensing Review

WebJune 13, 2018. In this policy brief, Platte Institute Policy Director Sarah Curry and Director of Government Relations Nicole Fox review the events which led to the creation of a …

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Where is the Money Going

Web85,164,153. Source: NE State Budget Division COVID-19 Resources Getthedata Created with Datawrapper. Federal Relief Money to Nebraska by Category. …

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News Release: Ernie Goss & Scott Strain Join Webinar on …

WebThe Platte Institute will host a webinar with Economists Ernie Goss, Ph.D. and Scott Strain, M.S. on the economic impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska

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