Nebraskanomics

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 Plat

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 epis

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 discu

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 s

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 CE

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 Vo

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 L

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 Digit

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

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

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 jo

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

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 Voka

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 V

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

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

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 Stor

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

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 Instit

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 Chie