OpenSky 2022 Fall Policy Symposium Schedule — Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 — Nebraska Innovation Campus, Lincoln
8:30 a.m. – Welcome and introductions with OpenSky Board Secretary Eric Reznicek, OpenSky Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Firestone and Bernice Butler, Director of Network and Organizational Effectiveness of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
9 a.m. – “Inflation and what it means for our state and its economy” with Dr. Eric Thompson of the University of Nebraska Bureau of Business Research. The discussion will be moderated by Sen. Myron Dorn.
9:45 a.m. – Break
10 a.m. – “Innovations and learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic” featuring Jennifer Worthington of Grand Island Public Schools, Dr. David Miers of Bryan Health Systems and Ansley Fellers of the Nebraska Grocers Association. Douglas County Commissioner Chris Rodgers will moderate.
10:45 a.m. – Break
11 a.m. – “Education finance and equity” with Dr. Bruce Baker of the University of Miami. Sen. Lynne Walz will moderate.
12 p.m. – Closing remarks