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Looking for a silver bullet solution to Nebraska's revenue woes? You might be looking for a while.
Read more here:
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Curious about the latest updates on a $26 billion per year federal private school scholarship program implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
Read our latest update here: ow.ly/IN8G50ZWTnE
Something BIG from OpenSky is coming soon to a theater near you. You won't want to miss it!
Stay tuned for more very soon!
Early voting ballots for the 2026 General Election begin mailing TODAY! One of the best ways to influence public policy is to elect leaders who align with your values. Make sure to create a voting plan today and let your voice be heard!
Outstanding profile on our brilliant Policy Director, Craig Beck! We're so proud of his service to NAM and his commitment to making Nebraska a better place to live, work and play.
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Long before we enjoyed John Stinner's voice on our Board of Directors, we had immense respect for his extensive knowlege of the state's budget process. When Senator Stinner speaks, we listen, and we think Nebraskans should too.
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ICYMI: We're looking for our next Director of Finance and Operations!
Check out the listing and send to someone you think would be a great fit! ow.ly/RC1O50ZOP6O
What do SNAP, rural broadband, agricultural research, global commodity trading, forestry and crop insurance have in common? They're all covered in the Farm Bill, a massive piece of legislation that covers several aspects of Nebraska life. Learn more: ow.ly/euMs50ZOpIo
OpenSky Policy Institute is searching for our next Director of Finance and Operations!
Get more details and apply here: ow.ly/fKQV50ZNoXr
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our country, OpenSky Policy Institute recommits to the pursuit of peace, justice and care for our neighbors. May we always remember our collective strength, even if the face of tragedy.
In response to budget cut mandates, the NE Board of Barber Examiners plans to ask state employees to sleep in their vehicles rather than get hotel rooms.
Read more about the bad and bizarre potential impacts of deep and arbitrary program cuts here: ow.ly/BKpB50ZM7Lb
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It’s graduation day & this year’s commencement speaker is Dr. Rebecca Firestone, Executive Director of @OpenSky_Policy Institute. Please help us welcome & thank Dr. Firestone! Graduation is at 2:00 p.m. & will be live streamed. bit.ly/2026-unhs-grad
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ALT UNHS red chevron logo with graduation tassel and cap and confetti background and foreground photo of 2026 UNHS Graduation commencement speaker, Rebecca Firestone, Executive Director of OpenSky Policy Institute.
The 4th of July also marked one year since the signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", supported by Nebraska's federal delegation. Learn how OBBBA has impacted Nebraska families here: openskypolicy.org/one-big-be…
Nebraska's payment error rate has determined that the state will not have to share costs for SNAP. The highly effective anti-hunger program still faces many challenges across the country one year after the passage of OBBBA. Read more ⬇️
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Feeling the crunch every time you fuel up? You might not want to read our recent blog post outlining corportate tax incentives for oil and gas companies...
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The Trump Administration's last minute changes to the final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement that will likely increase coverage losses, complicate state implementation efforts, and worsen the effects of the policy. cbpp.org/research/health/adm…
We totaled up the offline and online donations for Give to Lincoln and we're THRILLED to announce that we surpassed our $40,000 goal! Your generosity is humbling and motivates us to work even harder during this interim period for a Nebraska where everyone can thrive.
ICYMI: We're hiring!
If you love nerding out over numbers and parsing through policy, this is the job for you! Learn more and find application instructions here: openskypolicy.org/career-opp…
