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Nebraskanomics
by 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.
Episodes
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Governor Jim Pillen on Building a More Competitive Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome the 41st Governor of the State of Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen. During the episode Governor Pillen and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the future of tax reform in Nebraska, how we can attract workers,...
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Ricky Feir on Childcare in Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome research specialist with the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, Ricky Feir. During the episode Ricky and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss the impact of childcare to growing states, policies to make childcare more cost...
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Mark McHargue on Nebraska's Agriculture Industry
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, Mark McHargue. During the episode Mark and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss the impact of agriculture in Nebraska, next steps on property tax reform, and what the future looks like for our state’s...
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Laura Ebke on Second Chances in Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute Senior Fellow Laura Ebke. During the episode Laura and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss a new short documentary from the Platte Institute highlighting the impact of the second chances legislation that was a part of LB 16...
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Chris Ingstad on Iowa's 2% Property Tax Cap
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome the President of the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, Chris Ingstad. During the episode Chris and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss Iowa’s new two percent hard cap on property taxes, their efforts lower their income tax, and what’s next…
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers on How We Grow Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Nebraska’s Attorney General, Mike Hilgers. During the episode Attorney General Hilgers and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss the the importance of good energy policy in Nebraska, how we attract new residents and investment, and the next big...
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ALEC President Jonathan Williams on Nebraska's Latest Ranking
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jonathan Williams, co-author of Rich States, Poor States and President and Chief Economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council. During the episode Jonathan and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss the latest rankings in new edition of...
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William Beard on how Nebraska Competes for Data Centers
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome William Beard, co-author of the Goldwater Institute’s report: Data Centers a Free Market Model for the Digital Future. During the episode William and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss what data centers are, why they matter, and what…
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Jim Vokal Rants about Property Taxes
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as host Jim Vokal rants about rising property taxes, the shell game elected officials are playing, and solutions Platte is advocating for this year. If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation…
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Treasurer Joey Spellerberg on First-Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts in Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg. During the episode Treasurer Spellerberg and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss LB 938, which creates First-Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts in Nebraska, the role of the Treasurer’s Office, and...
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Senators Brandt and Hallstrom on Property Tax Reform this Year
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Tom Brandt of District 32 and Senator Bob Hallstrom of District 1. In this episode, the senators join Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal to discuss their efforts to address Nebraska’s property tax burden through LB 1219 and LB 575...
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Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello on Growing Nebraska
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Heath Mello. During the episode Heath and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss how Nebraska can change course on migration trends, and how things like workforce, housing, and…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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Governor Jim Pillen on Moving Nebraska Forward
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome the 41st Governor of the State of Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen. During the episode Governor Pillen and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss how we provide property tax reform for Nebraskans, the importance of...
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Reeve Bull on REINing in Regulations
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Reeve Bull, the Director of Virginia’s Office of Regulatory Management. During the episode Reeve and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss how Virginia is saving taxpayers money through cutting regulations, the...
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Stephen Moore, Platte's Legislative Summit Keynote Speaker
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome economist, conservative commentator, and the 2025 Platte Legislative Summit keynote speaker Stephen Moore. During the episode Stephen and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss Platte's upcoming Legislative Summit,...
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Brian Reisinger on Reviving Family Agriculture
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome award-winning author and rural policy expert Brian Reisinger. During the episode Brian and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the decline of family farming and how we can address the issues facing agriculture...
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Auditor Mike Foley on Government Accountability
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome State Auditor Mike Foley. During the episode Auditor Foley and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the role of his office, recent news reports highlighting his efforts, and how Nebraska can prevent future fraud…
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Dave Trabert on Educational Outcomes
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome the Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas Policy Institute Dave Trabert. During the episode the Dave and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss a new report from the Kansas Policy Institute on educational outcomes,...
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Michael Lucci on what the Budget Shortfall Means for Platte
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 the budget shortfall facing the state, what it means for Platte Institute's...
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Senators Clements and von Gillern on the State Budget Shortfall
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Chairs of the Appropriations and Revenue Committees Senators Clements and von Gillern. During the episode the senators and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the budget shortfall facing the state, steps they are...
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Jennifer Butler on Federal Policy Changes
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jennifer Butler of State Policy Network’s Center for Practical Federalism. During the episode Jennifer and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss recent policy changes at the federal level, how those changes impact...
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Sen. Sorrentino on School Choice This Session
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Tony Sorrentino of District 39. During the episode Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal and Senator Sorrentino discuss his bill to reinstate tax credit scholarships, his background, and why school choice is so...
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Andrew Handel on how Nebraska Ranks in School Choice
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Andrew Handel Director of ALEC’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force. During the episode Andrew and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss ALEC’s new report “2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A...
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Esther Bergen on Making Change in Local Communities
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome newly elected Aurora City Council Member Esther Bergen. During the episode Councilwoman Bergen and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss what inspired Esther to run for office, the challenge of restraining local...
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Speaker Arch on the Start of the 109th Legislature
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Speaker John Arch. During the episode Speaker Arch and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss Platte Institute’s priorities for 2025, the emphasis on legislative oversight this session, and how the legislature will...
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New Senators on the Upcoming Legislative Session
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome three newly elected state senators, Jared Storm of District 23, Bob Hailstorm of District 1, and Bob Andersen of District 49. During the episode the new senators and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss their...
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Rick Bettger on Opportunity Scholarships and School Choice
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Chair of the Board of Opportunity Scholarship Nebraska, Rick Bettger. During the episode, Rick and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss school choice in our state following the repeal of Nebraska's opportunity...
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Michael Lucci on the Nebraska’s Latest Tax Ranking
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 Platte Institute’s new report on the annual cost of medicaid expansion, the Tax…
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Sen. Danielle Conrad on Regulatory Modernization
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Danielle Conrad of District 46 in the Nebraska Legislature. During the episode Sen. Conrad and Platte CEO Jim Vokal give valuable insight into LB 16, it's passage last year, and next steps to modernize Nebraska's regulatory...
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Chris Ingstad on Iowa's Policy Solutions
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Chris Ingstad president of the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation. During the episode Chris and Platte CEO Jim Vokal give valuable insight into how Nebraska and Iowa compare on taxes and where we can both take steps to make our states...
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Sen. Ben Hansen on Truth in Taxation
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Ben Hansen, champion of Nebraska's Truth in Taxation law. During the episode Sen. Hansen and Platte CEO Jim Vokal give valuable insight into how Nebraska can improve its current Truth in Taxation law, and how this law…
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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 gives valuable insight into what federalism means in the modern era, how...
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Fred Birnbaum and Billy Hesterman on Truth in Taxation
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Fred Birnbaum a Utah property owner and Billy Hesterman the President of the Utah Taxpayers Association. During the episode the two give valuable insight into the Utah's Truth in Taxation process, how it contributes to their overall…
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Former Governor Dave Heineman on Special Session and Property Tax Reform
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome former Governor Dave Heineman. Governor Heineman was chief executive of our state last time a special session was called. During the episode he gives valuable insight into the process and shares his thoughts on lowering Nebraskans...
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Michael Lucci on Platte's Property Tax Vision
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 Platte Institute’s property tax vision leading into the special legislative session. If you...
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Jim Ediger and Wade Regier on Why Local Engagement Matters
Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jim Ediger and Wade Regier both of whom are community leaders in Aurora Nebraska who helped defeat a new sales tax measure in their community. During the episode, the two and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal explore what happened in Aurora…
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Jeremy Ekeler and Jayleesha Cooper on School Choice
Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jeremy Ekeler Executive Director of Opportunity Scholarships Nebraska and Jayleesha Cooper a student at the University of Chicago who benefitted from attending private school. During the episode, the two and Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.…
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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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