OpenSky Policy Institute
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We aim to improve opportunities for every Nebraskan by providing impartial and precise research, analysis, education and leadership.
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Joined January 2012
We are grateful to @senatorfischer for standing up for our public schools. Having served as a member of both a school board and the #neleg, she knows how critical these already-promised funds are to meeting the needs of all students.
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RT @asanderford: FUNDING LETTER: U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., was one of several GOP senators signing onto a letter asking the Trump admi….
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The recissions package would claw back $9.4 billion the federal government already approved for international aid and public media. Read more here: .
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As school districts craft their budgets, they are scrambling to get information on whether critical federal funds for student and teacher support will be late, if they come at all. Read more here:
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RT @TaxFoundation: Historical evidence and recent studies show that tariffs are taxes that raise prices and reduce available quantities of….
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OpenSky's Executive Director, Dr. Rebecca Firestone, provided insight and analysis of Nebraska's fiscal picture in an interview with Nebraska Public Media. Read more here: .
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RT @NebPubMediaNews: Both @OpenSky_Policy and the @PlatteInstitute say that Nebraska’s sales tax base should be broadened, but the two orga….
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Don't forget, our listening sessions with Coalition for a Strong Nebraska start tonight! Join us in Omaha at Culxr House and let us know your thoughts! RSVP here:
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We wish everyone a safe and celebratory Independence Day. Cheers to those working to build a more perfect union every day.
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Difficult budget decisions are on the horizon, and quality research and analysis will be more important than ever for good fiscal policymaking. Your voice will still be needed. OpenSky remains firm in our resolve to work for a Nebraska where everyone can thrive. 2/2.
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We appreciate everyone who called and emailed, communicating the stakes of the reconciliation bill passed by Congress. To say we are disappointed by the bill's passage is an understatement. 1/2
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Next week, OpenSky Policy Institute and Coalition for a Strong Nebraska will be trekking across the state to ask our neighbors: what does a budget that works for ALL Nebraskans mean to you?.Join us! RSVP here. Bring a friend!
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The bill now heads back to the House for a final vote, which could happen as soon as tomorrow. Call @RepDonBacon at (202) 225-4155 and urge him to VOTE NO on reconciliation. 2/2.
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The Senate voted to advance the budget reconciliation bill today, which is likely to cut health insurance coverage for more than 150,000 Nebraskans, close at least 6 rural hospitals, and increase healthcare costs and premiums for all of us. 1/2
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RT @TheEconomist: Forecasts suggest that the bill would widen America’s budget deficit, slow long-term economic growth and hurt the poor. O….
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RT @CenterOnBudget: Georgia’s #Medicaid work requirement serves as an example of how Medicaid work requirements could threaten health care….
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Senator Deb Fischer -- (202) 224-6551 @SenatorFischer . Senator Pete Ricketts - (202) 224-4224.@SenatorRicketts.
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Changes to Medicaid funding could lead to a $517 million per year hole in the state budget. Contact Senators Fischer and Ricketts and let them know you oppose this bill that will harm Nebraskans.
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The Senate is debating its massive reconciliation bill today that would do serious harm to Nebraskans and the state budget. If it passes, up to 55,000 Nebraskans could lose Medicaid coverage, and over 100k would lose health insurance subsidies from the Affordable Care Act. 👇.
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RT @ChuckCBPP: This chart sums up the unprecedented cruelty of the Senate Republican bill. It takes away healthcare and food from millions….
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