Nebraska State Policy Initiative

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.

6 Regions One Nebraska - Regional Development Initiative

At the request of statewide partners — the Governor of Nebraska, the Director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, and the President of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry — UNO CPAR was asked to compile data from numerous data contributors and analyze the data to provide actionable insights for regional economic and community development. As part of the "6 Regions, One Nebraska" initiative, our analyses are being made available below. These resources are intended to be continuously evolving to meet the unique needs of the regions.

Media Coverage

Mid-Plains Region

6 Regions, One Nebraska Mid-Plains meeting

Southeast Region

6 Regions, One Nebraska Southeast meeting

Western Region

Central Region

Northeast Region

6 Regions, One Nebraska Northeast meeting

Metropolitan Region

6 Regions, One Nebraska Metropolitan meeting

Essential Data for Nebraska Counties

Comparing Nebraska Counties

COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Reports


ROUND ONE COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report	ROUND TWO COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report

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.

Comparing Nebraska Legislative Districts by the Numbers

The following dashboard allows you to compare legislative districts across the essential data points.

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