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The organization was established in 2007 by [[Pete Ricketts]], who was later elected governor of Nebraska.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hammel|first1=Paul|title=Platte Institute: Overhauled Nebraska tax system could drive more jobs|url=http://www.omaha.com/news/platte-institute-overhauled-nebraska-tax-system-could-drive-more-jobs/article_8c9a2108-5d83-52ee-a8d0-c8767cc6b9c5.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Omaha World Herald|date=October 3, 2013}}</ref> As of 2016, its CEO was [[Jim Vokal]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=James|first1=Karla|title=Platte Institute’s review of the legislative session|url=http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2015/06/03/platte-institutes-review-of-the-legislative-session/|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Nebraska Radio Network|date=June 3, 2015}}</ref>
The organization was established in 2007 by [[Pete Ricketts]], who was later elected governor of Nebraska.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hammel|first1=Paul|title=Platte Institute: Overhauled Nebraska tax system could drive more jobs|url=http://www.omaha.com/news/platte-institute-overhauled-nebraska-tax-system-could-drive-more-jobs/article_8c9a2108-5d83-52ee-a8d0-c8767cc6b9c5.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Omaha World Herald|date=October 3, 2013}}</ref> As of 2016, its CEO was [[Jim Vokal]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=James|first1=Karla|title=Platte Institute’s review of the legislative session|url=http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2015/06/03/platte-institutes-review-of-the-legislative-session/|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Nebraska Radio Network|date=June 3, 2015}}</ref>


In 2008, it released a study in partnership with [[Creighton University]] that showed Nebraska was the 8th most taxed state in the United States, a fact detrimental to its economy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nebraska Tax Burden Up And Away|url=http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/17985564.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=WOWT NBC|date=April 21, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Finally, a comparability study for taxpayers|url=http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1524938.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=McCook Gazette|date=March 25, 2009}}</ref> In 2009, it commissioned a study about the cost of [[health care]] by [[Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Coddington|first1=Mark|title= Platte Institute study says health care decisions, costs should move to customers|url=http://www.theindependent.com/news/local/platte-institute-study-says-health-care-decisions-costs-should-move/article_e7152ceb-dc28-59e6-a4ce-56b2fa64f4a1.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Grand Island Independent|date=August 18, 2009}}</ref> Also in 2009, the organization released a policy study which recommended reducing the number of Nebraska's counties, which stands at 93, as an administrative cost-saving measure.<ref>{{cite news|last1=El Nasser|first1=Haya|title= County consolidation gains steam across USA|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-12-01-nebraska-county-consolidation_N.htm|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=USA Today|date=December 2, 2009}}</ref> In 2010, it commissioned a report on [[Charter school|charter schools]] in Nebraska by the [[Pacific Research Institute]] (PRI).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dejka|first1=Joe|title=Report calls for charter schools|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227050142/http://www.omaha.com/article/20100113/NEWS01/701139916|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Omaha World-Herald|date=January 13, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, it commissioned another report by the PRI to promote [[virtual school]]s in Nebraska.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dejka|first1=Joe|title=Virtual school plan praised|url=http://www.omaha.com/article/20110622/NEWS01/706229881|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Omaha World-Herald|date=June 22, 2011}}</ref> In 2011, the organization argued that proposed changes to the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations would not substantially reduce government spending.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schulte|first1=Grant|title=Nebraska labor commission proposal draws fire|url=http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9MIBPKO1.htm|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Bloomberg Business|date=April 12, 2011}}</ref>
In 2008, it released a study in partnership with [[Creighton University]] that showed Nebraska was the 8th most taxed state in the United States, a fact detrimental to its economy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nebraska Tax Burden Up And Away|url=http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/17985564.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=WOWT NBC|date=April 21, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Finally, a comparability study for taxpayers|url=http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1524938.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=McCook Gazette|date=March 25, 2009}}</ref> In 2009, it commissioned a study about the cost of [[health care]] by [[Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Coddington|first1=Mark|title= Platte Institute study says health care decisions, costs should move to customers|url=http://www.theindependent.com/news/local/platte-institute-study-says-health-care-decisions-costs-should-move/article_e7152ceb-dc28-59e6-a4ce-56b2fa64f4a1.html|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Grand Island Independent|date=August 18, 2009}}</ref> Also in 2009, the organization released a policy study which recommended reducing the number of Nebraska's counties, which stands at 93, as an administrative cost-saving measure.<ref>{{cite news|last1=El Nasser|first1=Haya|title= County consolidation gains steam across USA|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-12-01-nebraska-county-consolidation_N.htm|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=USA Today|date=December 2, 2009}}</ref> In 2010, it commissioned a report on [[Charter school|charter schools]] in Nebraska by the [[Pacific Research Institute]] (PRI).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dejka |first1=Joe |title=Report calls for charter schools |url=http://www.omaha.com/article/20100113/NEWS01/701139916 |accessdate=2 July 2015 |publisher=Omaha World-Herald |date=January 13, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227050142/http://www.omaha.com/article/20100113/NEWS01/701139916 |archivedate=February 27, 2013 }}</ref> In 2011, it commissioned another report by the PRI to promote [[virtual school]]s in Nebraska.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dejka|first1=Joe|title=Virtual school plan praised|url=http://www.omaha.com/article/20110622/NEWS01/706229881|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Omaha World-Herald|date=June 22, 2011}}</ref> In 2011, the organization argued that proposed changes to the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations would not substantially reduce government spending.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schulte|first1=Grant|title=Nebraska labor commission proposal draws fire|url=http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9MIBPKO1.htm|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Bloomberg Business|date=April 12, 2011}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Platte Institute for Economic Research
File:Platte Institute Logo.png
Founder(s)Pete Ricketts
EstablishedSeptember 2007[1]
CEOJim Vokal
BudgetRevenue: $664,702
Expenses: $648,172
(FYE December 2014)[2]
Slogan"Advancing sensible solutions for Nebraska"
Address900 S. 74th Plaza, S-400
Omaha, NE 68114
Coordinates41°15′00″N 96°01′41″W / 41.2500°N 96.0281°W / 41.2500; -96.0281
Websitewww.platteinstitute.org

The Platte Institute for Economic Research is a free market think tank headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.[3][4] According to the organization, it is "dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens of Nebraska by advancing sensible, well-researched solutions to state and local economic policy issues."[5] The Institute's research areas include tax and economic policy, education policy, and healthcare policy.

Overview

Pete Ricketts, founder of Platte Institute.

The organization was established in 2007 by Pete Ricketts, who was later elected governor of Nebraska.[6] As of 2016, its CEO was Jim Vokal.[7]

In 2008, it released a study in partnership with Creighton University that showed Nebraska was the 8th most taxed state in the United States, a fact detrimental to its economy.[8][9] In 2009, it commissioned a study about the cost of health care by Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics.[10] Also in 2009, the organization released a policy study which recommended reducing the number of Nebraska's counties, which stands at 93, as an administrative cost-saving measure.[11] In 2010, it commissioned a report on charter schools in Nebraska by the Pacific Research Institute (PRI).[12] In 2011, it commissioned another report by the PRI to promote virtual schools in Nebraska.[13] In 2011, the organization argued that proposed changes to the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations would not substantially reduce government spending.[14]

References

  1. ^ Wetzel, Diane (February 11, 2008). "Former Guardsman is now leader of think tank". North Platte Telegraph. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Quickview data" (PDF). GuideStar. See also "Charity Rating". Charity Navigator.
  3. ^ "Study: Omaha Minority Students Do Better In Catholic School". WOWT NBC. May 7, 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  4. ^ Walton, Don (February 10, 2015). "ACLU allies with Platte Institute on prison reform". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  5. ^ "About Us". Platte Institute. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  6. ^ Hammel, Paul (October 3, 2013). "Platte Institute: Overhauled Nebraska tax system could drive more jobs". Omaha World Herald. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  7. ^ James, Karla (June 3, 2015). "Platte Institute's review of the legislative session". Nebraska Radio Network. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Nebraska Tax Burden Up And Away". WOWT NBC. April 21, 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Finally, a comparability study for taxpayers". McCook Gazette. March 25, 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  10. ^ Coddington, Mark (August 18, 2009). "Platte Institute study says health care decisions, costs should move to customers". Grand Island Independent. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  11. ^ El Nasser, Haya (December 2, 2009). "County consolidation gains steam across USA". USA Today. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  12. ^ Dejka, Joe (January 13, 2010). "Report calls for charter schools". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on February 27, 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Dejka, Joe (June 22, 2011). "Virtual school plan praised". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  14. ^ Schulte, Grant (April 12, 2011). "Nebraska labor commission proposal draws fire". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
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