OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (8/16/24)
$122 Billion School districts across the country are facing budget crunches as ESSR, a $122 billion federal cash infusion targeted to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, sunsets next month. This, combined with declining enrollment and inflationary pressure is [...]
Holding the Line for Nebraska’s Future
After days of deliberation and a weekend of intense negotiations to seek to secure the necessary number of votes to overcome a filibuster, the Revenue Committee advanced AM 73 to LB 34 Monday afternoon, mere minutes after receiving a draft [...]
Halftime Report: Special Session Hearings
Special session hearings are halfway completed, with additional hearings scheduled today, tomorrow and Saturday in a variety of committees. The OpenSky team has been busy testifying and sending letters to highlight the need for careful consideration of a variety of [...]
Sound Research and Analysis
As part of our work to ensure all Nebraskans have the opportunity to thrive, OpenSky Policy Institute works with lawmakers, researchers and other experts to deliver clear thinking for a stronger Nebraska.