The COVID-19 pandemic is a monumental public health crisis that is straining Nebraska’s health care infrastructure in a myriad of ways. From overwhelmed emergency rooms and community health centers in some parts [...]
Over the past few weeks, OpenSky staff members have been analyzing the state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the potential fiscal and economic impact of the virus. Here we circle back to provide an update on some of the issues we have written about as part of this work.
Read our latest analysis regarding policy proposals and ideas related to Nebraska's pandemic response.
OpenSky Policy Director Tiffany Friesen Milone outlines seven steps state leaders can enact now to help Nebraska residents and our economy whether the COVID-19 pandemic.
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the OpenSky staff will work remotely for the time being. Read more about contacting us during this period.
The Appropriations Committee formulated a sound budget[1] that addresses funding for key state priorities. It also sets aside $134 million in projected revenue growth for new legislation for this year and $431 million total for new legislation through the next biennium (FY 23). How lawmakers choose to use this funding could have major ramifications for our state, particularly as we find ourselves facing a global pandemic.
Learn more about the members of our Racial Equity Advisory Committee as well as our newest board member.
OpenSky is excited to announce the completion of our latest publication, a mini-primer titled “Sustaining the Good Life: SNAP in Nebraska,” which examines the use and funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in our state.
Read more about LB 865 and LB 1042 -- two bills that relate to employer contributions to the Nebraska educational savings plan.
OpenSky has compiled income and demographic stats for each Nebraska Legislative district. You can access PDF profiles with this information, which was updated as of Feb. 2020, here.