OpenSky Policy Institute

@OpenSky_Policy

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

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OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 24

There has never been a more important time to use our voice as the Second House to preserve programs that enhance safety, health and quality of life for Nebraskans. Stay tuned for more very soon on how you can be involved. nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/24/neb…

OpenSky_Policy's tweet card. Nebraska is back in a projected budget deficit of roughly $95 million after tax revenues fell below projections.

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Tax Policy Center@TaxPolicyCenter · Jul 23

Taking the reconciliation bill's spending cuts—especially for Medicaid, SNAP, and ACA health insurance subsidies—into account, low-income households end up worse off, despite all income groups receiving a tax cut. tpc.io/3IqCL16

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OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 22

"CBO predicts that the package’s costs will far outweigh its savings." Read More Here: ow.ly/cCcx50WtCFx

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OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 21

Access to obstetric care is critical to keep patients healthy. Investments in rural hospitals recently will likely be inadequate to prevent further hospital closures. Read more here: ow.ly/iZFi50WsNCX

OpenSky_Policy's tweet image. Access to obstetric care is critical to keep patients healthy. Investments in rural hospitals recently will likely be inadequate to prevent further hospital closures. Read more here: ow.ly/iZFi50WsNCX

OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 17

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. nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/16/rep…

OpenSky_Policy's tweet card. GOP senators called on the budget director to release $6.8 billion in K-12 funding for schools that the Trump administration is withholding.

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Aaron Sanderford@asanderford · Jul 16

FUNDING LETTER: U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., was one of several GOP senators signing onto a letter asking the Trump administration to release K-12 funding the admin has been withholding. From @statesnewsroom via @NE_Examiner: nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/16/rep…

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OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 15

The recissions package would claw back $9.4 billion the federal government already approved for international aid and public media. Read more here: nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/14/neb…

OpenSky_Policy's tweet card. President Donald Trump seeks to do what two previous GOP administrations talked about but didn’t — strip federal funding from NPR and PBS.

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OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 11

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

OpenSky_Policy's tweet image. 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

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Tax Foundation@TaxFoundation · Jul 10

Historical evidence and recent studies show that tariffs are taxes that raise prices and reduce available quantities of goods and services for US businesses and consumers, which results in lower income, reduced employment, and lower economic output.

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OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 8

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: ow.ly/5qXH50WlZJt

OpenSky_Policy's tweet card. Both the Open Sky Policy Institute and the Platte Institute say that Nebraska’s sales tax base should be broadened, but the two organizations have different perspectives on the state’s income tax...

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Nebraska Public Media News@NebPubMediaNews · Jul 7

Both @OpenSky_Policy and the @PlatteInstitute say that Nebraska’s sales tax base should be broadened, but the two organizations have different perspectives on the state’s income tax cuts. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

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OpenSky Policy Institute@OpenSky_Policy · Jul 7

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: ow.ly/QIbh50WlL39

OpenSky_Policy's tweet image. 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: ow.ly/QIbh50WlL39