Press Releases
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…
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…
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…
Parent: ESAs will improve my child’s education; NPRI: ACLU lawsuit is legally flawed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Victor Joecks, 702-222-0642 LAS VEGAS — Responding to news that the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a Constitutional challenge against Nevada’s groundbreaking Education Savings Account…
NPRI unveils NevadaESA.com
LAS VEGAS — Responding to the overwhelming interest in Nevada’s new Education Savings Accounts program, the Nevada Policy Research Institute unveiled a new website today, NevadaESA.com. With an extensive list…
Survey finds more than 25% of union households unaware of right to opt-out of union membership
For Immediate Release Contact Chantal Lovell August 17, 2015 702- 222-0642, 951-295-4855 (cell) LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Policy Research Institute released the results of a new survey showing that more…