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.
Years of Excellence
It’s I Love Public Schools Day here in Nebraska! Today and every day, at OpenSky we are proud supporters of the smart investments our communities make in their public schools, which provide for our future workforce, economic opportunity and democratic way of life. While we have work to do as a state to close the […]
88% A recent report by the Tax Foundation indicated that 88% of respondents believe that the United States federal tax code needs reform. This was part of a broader study to assess current sentiment around federal taxes, as well as mastery of key concepts related to taxation. Younger and middle-aged respondents (18-45) generally demonstrated a […]
Have you ever wondered what the best ways are to engage with your state Senator? Email? Written letter? Hearing testimony? Singing telegram?!? Hosted by Senator Jana Hughes, our virtual panel will feature four current legislative staff members who have seen it all when it comes to constituent engagement. They’ll offer pro tips on how to […]
$2 billion Idaho schools will receive the second installment of payments this month designed to fix school buildings in serious disrepair after the state voted to authorize $2 billion in funds for such projects in March. The vote came after a scathing ProPublica report about how decades of neglect made schools unsafe and far from […]
It’s been an incredibly busy year at OpenSky, navigating the regular legislative session, saying goodbye to legislators who will not be returning in January, navigating the heat (both literal and figurative!) in a July special session, helping to defeat one of the largest tax shifts in Nebraska history, linking arms with partners to support continued […]
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Improving Opportunities for Every Nebraskan 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. Learn More Years of Excellence 13 The Latest from OpenSky More Posts Our Work Tax and budget policy should
