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Nebraskanomics

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…

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  1. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Governor Jim Pillen on Building a More Competitive Nebraska (opens the original)

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    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, families, and investment to our state, and how we continue moving Nebraska forward. If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research

  2. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    Ricky Feir on Childcare in Nebraska (opens the original)

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    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 effective, and how Nebraska ranks compared to other states in regulating childcare. If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our researc

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