The team at OpenSky Policy Institute analyzes data to help lawmakers and citizens in adopting sound policy, because everyone deserves a chance at the Good Life.
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$108 Million Minnesota governor Tim Walz proposed a budget that decreases the state’s overall sales tax rate from 6.875% to 6.8%, an effort to support citizens who have been feeling the effects of increased prices on everyday goods. To pay for the cut, and in fact to increase state revenues a projected $108 million annually, […]
OpenSky Policy Institute has always been driven by the principle that accurate, precise information helps bring clarity, promotes good public policy, and empowers the public to engage and advocate for decisions made with their investments as taxpayers that reflect their values. We promise, as we always have, to share with you the most accurate information […]
75 Million OpenSky continues to monitor proposed cuts to Medicaid, a joint program between federal and state governments that provides health insurance coverage to more than 75 million people nationwide. The program, which is the single largest insurer in the country, finances about 42% of all births in the country, and pays for the care […]
Have you ever wondered what the best ways are to engage with your state Senator? Check out our video featuring Sen. Jana Hughes and a panel including legislative staff members. Interested in more information throughout the legislative session? Check out our YouTube Channel for more videos or subscribe to OpenSky updates. If you have an […]
The OpenSky team is engaged in a thorough analysis and line-by-line review of the Governor’s proposed two-year budget, and will be tuned in closely to upcoming hearings in the Appropriations Committee. The state of Nebraska must balance its budget in the state’s General Fund. How that is achieved with a projected $432 million budget shortfall […]
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