Voters again reject using public funds to pay for private schools
November 5, 2024
LINCOLN – It took two years, two successful petition drives, and more than 200,000 signatures from Nebraskans to ensure voters could decide at the ballot box whether they support giving public funds to private schools.
The answer – for the fourth time in the state’s electoral history – is no.
November 1, 2024
In new OWH OpEd, nine former Republican State Senators Urge Nebraskans to REPEAL LB1402 on Ballot Measure 435: “We urge Nebraskans to stand for fiscal discipline, demand accountability and transparency in spending decisions, and avoid falling into the traps laid by national groups who know nothing about what it’s like to live, work and play in Nebraska. Vote repeal on Measure 435.”
For Release: Sept. 13, 2024
The Nebraska Supreme Court today ordered the Secretary of State to end his shenanigans, respect the will of the people, and put the Repeal of LB1402’s voucher scheme on the ballot
For Release: Sept. 5, 2024
Successful referendum means voters to decide fate of LB1402
For Release: July 17, 2024
Public school supporters surpass signature goal
to put repeal of LB1402 voucher scheme on the November ballot
For Release: May 16, 2024
Voter rights & public school supporters: “Don’t let politicians deny your right to vote!”
News Release: April 30, 2024
Support Our Schools Nebraska says LB1402 ignores the will of the voters, will hurt local public schools, and discriminates against kids
Nebraska Examiner, April 29, 2024
Even though speech, religion, press and assembly usually claim top billing on the First Amendment marquee, the right to petition, to ask for a “redress of grievances,” must remain undiminished.
All of which gives me pause when Secretary of State Bob Evnen — as of this writing — is considering whether to pull a referendum from the ballot after 117,000 Nebraska voters signed a petition that landed it there in the first place.
News Release: April 20, 2024
Hundreds gather at State Capitol today to challenge a bill taking away Nebraskans’ right to vote on giving public tax dollars to private schools
Lincoln Journal Star: April 18, 2024
By Allen Pratt, National Rural Education
Association executive director
While marketed as "school choice," the reality is that these programs predominantly benefit families already in private schools, with studies showing little academic benefit for voucher recipients.
Associated Press: April 16, 2024
Nebraska lawmakers are set for the first time to pass a bill that would block the public from voting on a ballot measure initiated by citizens of the state, setting up what could be a long battle over whether to fund private school tuition with public dollars.
April 9, 2024
Public school supporters say they will continue to fight for Nebraskans' right to vote on whether they support diverting public funds to pay for private schools.
April 9, 2024
Public School Supporters Promise Continued Fight
Against Using Public Funds for Private Schools
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
LB753: A thinly veiled slight to Nebraska public education
Voters to Decide Fate of Private School Voucher Bill
Public school supporters pleased LB753 to remain on Nov. ballot
Nebraska Secretary of State Rejects Sen. Linehan’s attempt to derail the public’s right to vote on diverting tax dollars to fund private schools
Public school supporters call on Nebraska Secretary of State to reject Sen. Linehan’s desperate attempt to derail the November vote on diverting tax dollars to private schools
Voters can repeal “any act” of the Legislature, LB753 must remain on ballot
Public school supporters call on Nebraska Secretary of State to reject Sen. Linehan’s desperate attempt to derail the November vote on diverting tax dollars to private schools
Respect voters' decision on diverting tax dollars to private
MIDLANDS VOICES: The writers are former Nebraska state senators Greg Adams of York, Kathy Campbell of Lincoln, Curt Friesen of Henderson, Mike Gloor of Grand Island, John McCollister of Omaha, Paul Schumacher of Columbus and Matt Williams of Gothenburg.
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Nebraskans sent clear message: Use public funds for public, not private, schools
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