OpenSky Policy
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OpenSky Policy Institute’s mission is to use research, strategic communications and coalition-building to advance evidence-based policies that improve economic opportunity for all Nebraskans.
Have you been wondering what is happening with the federal government shutdown, and how it might affect Nebraskans? We have you covered. Here's 4 things you should know about the federal government shutdown: ow.ly/4UMc50X8C7G
October 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Have you been wondering what is happening with the federal government shutdown, and how it might affect Nebraskans? We have you covered. Here's 4 things you should know about the federal government shutdown: ow.ly/4UMc50X8C7G
Class is in session! Join OpenSky and expert co-hosts in a discussion about current school finance challenges in Nebraska, how recent federal legislation may impact education funding, and the newly-formed education finance commission. Sign up now! ow.ly/Gkas50WG9FQ
August 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Class is in session! Join OpenSky and expert co-hosts in a discussion about current school finance challenges in Nebraska, how recent federal legislation may impact education funding, and the newly-formed education finance commission. Sign up now! ow.ly/Gkas50WG9FQ
Join us September 25 to explore how Nebraska's budget might look different if we built it around a common vision where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. More info and early bird tickets on sale now! bit.ly/47bzgFV
August 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Join us September 25 to explore how Nebraska's budget might look different if we built it around a common vision where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. More info and early bird tickets on sale now! bit.ly/47bzgFV
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the reconciliation bill signed on July 4 will increase the federal deficit by $3.4 trillion. Yes. With a T. If you're having a difficult time wrapping your head around a sum that large, you're not alone.
July 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the reconciliation bill signed on July 4 will increase the federal deficit by $3.4 trillion. Yes. With a T. If you're having a difficult time wrapping your head around a sum that large, you're not alone.
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: ow.ly/8pxN50Won08
July 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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: ow.ly/8pxN50Won08
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
July 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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
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
July 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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
The House version of OBBBA includes provisions of the ECCA, introduced by Rep. Adrian Smith. It creates an almost three-fold greater incentive for giving to private school scholarship programs over other types of charitable giving.
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June 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The House version of OBBBA includes provisions of the ECCA, introduced by Rep. Adrian Smith. It creates an almost three-fold greater incentive for giving to private school scholarship programs over other types of charitable giving.
Learn more: itep.org/house-tax-bi... @itep.org
Learn more: itep.org/house-tax-bi... @itep.org
The House Tax Bill prioritizes the top 1% wealthiest individuals in NE, not our working families. Slashing programs like Medicaid and SNAP that offer a safety net to our low income neighbors to pay for some billionaire's third vacation home isn't Nebraska Nice.
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The House Tax Bill prioritizes the top 1% wealthiest individuals in NE, not our working families. Slashing programs like Medicaid and SNAP that offer a safety net to our low income neighbors to pay for some billionaire's third vacation home isn't Nebraska Nice.
Estimates by The Joint Committee on Taxation say the House GOP tax plan would add $3.7 trillion to the federal deficit. The highest earning 20% of households will benefit most, receiving $384.6 billion in tax cuts, while the lowest earning households would get just $3.6 billion.
May 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Estimates by The Joint Committee on Taxation say the House GOP tax plan would add $3.7 trillion to the federal deficit. The highest earning 20% of households will benefit most, receiving $384.6 billion in tax cuts, while the lowest earning households would get just $3.6 billion.
Policy Analyst Trevor Toteve and Federal Relations Lead Ann Hunter-Pirtle joined fellow food security advocates on Capitol Hill, emphasizing the critical nature of #SNAP for Nebraskans. We are grateful to Rep. Don Bacon and Senator Deb Fischer for meeting with us on this important topic.
May 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Policy Analyst Trevor Toteve and Federal Relations Lead Ann Hunter-Pirtle joined fellow food security advocates on Capitol Hill, emphasizing the critical nature of #SNAP for Nebraskans. We are grateful to Rep. Don Bacon and Senator Deb Fischer for meeting with us on this important topic.
Join OpenSky for a discussion with a team of experts on how we pay for healthcare in rural Nebraska, the role that Medicaid plays in that funding, and the impact of these investments. Sign up here: ow.ly/Pjw950VHhTq
April 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Join OpenSky for a discussion with a team of experts on how we pay for healthcare in rural Nebraska, the role that Medicaid plays in that funding, and the impact of these investments. Sign up here: ow.ly/Pjw950VHhTq
April is Financial Literacy Month! At the core of OpenSky's mission is providing facts and analysis on tax and budget policy so that Nebraskans can use that information to plan for their own personal financial future.
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April 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
April is Financial Literacy Month! At the core of OpenSky's mission is providing facts and analysis on tax and budget policy so that Nebraskans can use that information to plan for their own personal financial future.
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Thank you to everyone who joined your favorite bean counters on Tax Day for an energizing coffee drink from our friends at Harbor Coffee! We appreciate the hard work of Senators and legislative staffers working to build a Nebraska where everyone can thrive.
April 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined your favorite bean counters on Tax Day for an energizing coffee drink from our friends at Harbor Coffee! We appreciate the hard work of Senators and legislative staffers working to build a Nebraska where everyone can thrive.
As we analyze the Trump administration's scramble to fund a permanent adoption of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act by gutting Medicaid and SNAP and enacting aggressive tariffs, it's key to remember that 40% of corporate tax cuts benefit foreign investors. @itep.org
April 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
As we analyze the Trump administration's scramble to fund a permanent adoption of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act by gutting Medicaid and SNAP and enacting aggressive tariffs, it's key to remember that 40% of corporate tax cuts benefit foreign investors. @itep.org