Press Releases
NPRI files lawsuit against Senator for separation of powers violation
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 CARSON CITY — The Nevada Policy Research Institute’s Center for Justice and Constitutional Litigation has filed suit against Republican State Senator Heidi Gansert,…
NV PERS files appeal after court orders them to release pension data
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 CARSON CITY — The Nevada Policy Research Institute is welcoming the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada’s (PERS) decision to appeal a recent…
At Carson City rally, parents make it clear: They demand educational choice
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus 702-222-0642; 303-570-8052 (Cell) CARSON CITY, NV — Hundreds of parents are heading to Nevada’s capitol this week, to dramatize their support for National School…
ESA funding a good start, but not enough
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — Nevada Policy Research Institute Communication Director Michael Schaus responded to the proposed funding solution for Education Savings Accounts announced…
Solid Rock Ministry defeats federal government attempt to get takings claims lawsuit dismissed
For Immediate Rlease Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — A small Hispanic church in rural Nevada won a major victory over the federal government Tuesday. Six years ago the…
Feds ordered by Nevada to return water to private church ministry in Nye county
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has 90 days to return water to the property of a private church…
Top pension in Nevada PERS hits $278,000 — despite being reduced payout
For Immediate Release Contact Robert Fellner, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Policy Research Institute released pension payout data from the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) for…
ESAs take big step forward with Supreme Court ruling
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — Education Savings Accounts and real educational choice for parents and children is one giant step closer in Nevada, now that…
Metro pushes for expanding ‘More Cops’ tax despite failing to use millions stashed in reserve
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Metro Police Department, with the help of the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, is looking to extend…