The Nebraska State Policy Initiative is an effort by the Center for Public Affairs Research and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service to summarize and present data and in-depth policy briefs to the Planning Committee of the Nebraska State Legislature so they may fulfill their charge to identify and provide policy responses to emerging trends in Nebraska.
COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Reports
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Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard
The Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard was a joint project of the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature and the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research to offer a visual tracking system of the state’s fiscal health through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery. Use the buttons below to explore indicators in the four major areas.
Nebraska Legislative Districts by the Numbers
The dashboard below summarizes essential data points for legislative districts. Contact us if you have other questions about your district.
Policy Briefs
Policy briefs were prepared at the directive of the Planning Committee of the Nebraska State Legislature between 2012 and 2016. They provided greater depth of information around a policy topic or trend such as agriculture, economy, education, health and human services, natural resources, public safety, government, telecommunications, and transportation.
2012 Report | 2013 Report | 2014 Report | 2015 Report | 2016 Report