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Having 93 counties in Nebraska does not make sense. The latest study released today by the Platte Institute for Economic Research suggests that eliminating 65 counties, thereby dropping the total number to 28, may make more sense...
In Nebraska, we pay our fighters more than $10,000 a year more than what their colleagues in Iowa make. In fact, Nebraska pays its firefighters more than $6,200 a year above the regional average[i] – an excessive amount by most standards. ...
Platte Institute for Economic Research Our take on Omaha Fire Department being more than $4 million over budget.
When state legislators gather for a special session next month to address Nebraska’s revenue shortfall, no stone will go unturned in the pursuit of budget cuts. We applaud Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman for the decision to not take anything off the table during these difficult times. ...
Platte Institute for Economic Research KETV story about child welfare concerns in Nebraska mentions Platte Institute's latest report on foster care.
Today, the Platte Institute releases the report: Nebraska’s Foster Care Conundrum: Federal Reimbur$ement Hinders Reform. This report, authored by intern Kelly Dunlap, takes a sobering look at the issues impacting Nebraska’s foster-care system. Wh...
According to the Tax Foundation’s 2010 State Business Tax Climate Index, Nebraska is becoming a more business-friendly state, but still has a lot of work to do. The index shows Nebraska moved from a ranking of 42 last year to 33 in 2010. ...
Platte Institute for Economic Research Nebraska ranked 42nd last year when it came to business tax climate among all states. Did we get better or worse this year? We will tell you at noon tomorrow.
Published: Friday, September 11, 2009 12:08 AM CDT In recent weeks, the Grand Island city council spent considerable time pouring over budget details looking for ways to trim the final operating budget down to something affordable...
Platte Institute for Economic Research Coverage from Platte Institute's 2009 Nebraska Health Care Summit
Hundreds Take Interest in Metro Health Care Events - KPTM FOX 42: Omaha News, Sports and Weather; Ne
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OMAHA (KPTM) - Nebraskans sounded off on the heath care debate Tuesday evening. Hundreds of people attended a town hall meeting in Millard to talk with Congressman Lee Terry about the issue.
Platte Institute for Economic Research Platte Institute talks with WOWT-6 about fire department contract issues in Omaha.
The Platte Institute is pleased to release this timely report which is authored by the nationally-renowned Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econoetrics...
The Platte Institute for Economic Research is pleased to release the agenda for the 2009 Nebraska Health Care Summit. You may view it by clicking HERE. Registration for the 2009 Nebraska Health Care Summit is under way. Saturday, Aug...
The Platte Institute for Economic Research is pleased to announce that registration is under way for its 2009 Health Care Summit. The summit, which will take place on Tuesday, Aug...
Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle is poised today to present a tax and spending increase in his 2010 budget to the city council. This comes a week after a press conference during which the mayor stated that Omaha was at the “bottom of the barrel” for potential cuts. ...
