Policy & Research

  • Entrepreneurship and economic equity: Nebraska leaders discuss grassroots strategies

    Entrepreneurship and economic equity: Nebraska leaders discuss grassroots strategies

    Entrepreneurship is one way to spur economic mobility and growth in disinvested communities in both urban and rural areas. Trevon Brooks, Don Macke and SPN Editor Stefanie Monge discussed strategies to promote equitable economic growth at the local level in Nebraska.

  • Five Things: Flyover Fintech 2024

    Five Things: Flyover Fintech 2024

    At Flyover Fintech 2024, top fintech leaders and government officials gathered to explore the future of financial technology. Hosted by U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, the event highlighted the need for collaboration between industry, academia, and government. Read for the key insights.

  • Speakers on AI, Cybersecurity, Innovation in Nebraska at the 2024 Flyover Fintech Conference

    Speakers on AI, Cybersecurity, Innovation in Nebraska at the 2024 Flyover Fintech Conference

    U.S. Rep. Mike Flood will host public officials, financial and technology leaders, for a day focused on the opportunities and challenges related to fintech innovation in Nebraska. Register for the second annual Flyover Fintech Conference by Oct. 7.

  • Nebraska Needs More, Faster Chargers to Spur Wider EV Adoption in the State

    Nebraska Needs More, Faster Chargers to Spur Wider EV Adoption in the State

    Nebraska continues to lag behind other states when it comes to EV adoption. “Range anxiety” is one common concern cited as Nebraskans worry about getting stranded without a charge due to a lack of infrastructure.

  • Wind Farms’ Benefits to Communities can be Slow or Complex, Leading to Opposition and Misinformation

    Wind Farms’ Benefits to Communities can be Slow or Complex, Leading to Opposition and Misinformation

    A dairy farmer in Greeley County, Nebraska led community opposition against a proposed wind farm, citing concerns over property values and environmental impact. Despite his efforts and similar anti-wind campaigns across other counties, Greeley County commissioners approved the project, highlighting the ongoing debate over wind power’s economic and environmental promises versus community concerns.

  • Nebraska’s Economic Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Recommendations

    Nebraska’s Economic Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Recommendations

    The Nebraska Chamber Foundation released the inaugural Nebraska Economic Competitiveness Assessment, a measurement of Nebraska’s economic standing compared to peer states. The report was produced in partnership with consulting firm Economic Leadership, LLC.

  • Tech Nebraska Makes Its Debut At Inaugural Summit

    Tech Nebraska Makes Its Debut At Inaugural Summit

    In addition to introducing Tech Nebraska to the community, the Tech Nebraska Summit shared insights and resources from local, regional and national leaders in tech policy and innovation. Check out event takeaways and learn more about Tech Nebraska’s mission.

  • Tech Nebraska Summit on Nov. 28 aims to propel state’s tech transformation

    Tech Nebraska Summit on Nov. 28 aims to propel state’s tech transformation

    Technology enthusiasts, professionals and policymakers will convene at the inaugural Tech Nebraska Summit in Lincoln on Nov. 28.

  • Five Things: Flyover Fintech

    Five Things: Flyover Fintech

    Flyover Fintech featured a day of speakers — ranging from members of the House Financial Services Committee to leading voices in fintech — discussing the current and future states of regulation over cryptocurrency and other digital assets. The event was hosted by U.S. Rep. Mike Flood at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

  • Using data to grow Nebraska’s tech workforce

    Using data to grow Nebraska’s tech workforce

    In order to grow the tech workforce in Nebraska, we need to understand more about who the current tech workers are. The soon-to-be-launched Nebraska Tech Workforce Dashboard will provide a detailed look at the state’s tech talent that anyone can access.