Press Releases
Teacher union contract would reward violations of state constitution’s separation-of-powers clause
Important update: The CCSD and CCEA agreed to a revised version of this contract, which excluded this worrisome section. While NPRI applauds the fact that the revised contract no longer…
Faraday deal is government picking winners and losers, anointing small businesses as the losers
LAS VEGAS — Responding to news that Gov. Sandoval and lawmakers approved a series of tax breaks and subsidies for Faraday Future during a special session late last week, Nevada…
Faraday deal shows low taxes matter
For Immediate Release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 NPRI: Faraday deal shows low taxes matter LAS VEGAS — In response to the news that Gov. Brian Sandoval…
Proposed minimum wage increase would kill jobs for inexperienced workers
LAS VEGAS — A constitutional amendment filed to increase Nevada’s minimum wage over the next eight years would actually hurt most of the workers it is supposed to benefit, warns…
Study: The high price Nevadans pay for ‘free’ money from the federal government
For immediate release Contact Michael Schaus, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — Lawmakers on the local, state and federal level almost always brag about the benefits of “free” money from the federal…
Sandoval, Republican leaders earn low marks in NPRI’s 2015 Legislative Report Card
For Immediate Release Contact Ashley Johnson, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — Just 20 lawmakers achieved voting records generally favorable to taxpayers during the 2015 Legislative Session, a new report from…
Study: New power plant would cost ratepayers hundreds of millions
For immediate release Contact Victor Joecks, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — NV Energy’s proposal to build a new 706 MW natural gas plant would cost ratepayers $115 million in 2020 and…
Clark, Washoe teachers unions drop 1,500+ members
For immediate release Contact Ashley Johnson, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — Membership in Nevada’s two largest teachers unions experienced a dramatic drop over the summer, the Nevada Policy Research Institute…
NPRI unveils NevadaESA.com
For Immediate Release Contact Chantal Lovell September 1, 2015 702- 222-0642, 951-295-4855 (cell) LAS VEGAS — Responding to the overwhelming interest in Nevada’s new Education Savings Accounts program, the Nevada…