Updated Editor’s Note: This is the sixth article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups and their relationship to the “tea party movement”. We recommend starting with the article “Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide” which includes links to all […]
Comment on GiN Site Reveals Troubling Attitudes of Too Many
“Unions exist to protect workers and ensure that our children receive a quality education and that those who work for the state and educate your children live healthy, decent lives. I am opposed to CIR reform. The CIR is not the source of the problem. CEO salaries are the source of the problem.” The above […]
Hearing Testimony: Collective Bargaining By NE Govt Obstructs Spending Caps (CIR)
Monday the Nebraska Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee convened hearings on the nine measures that propose various changes to the State’s statutes pertaining to how public employee salaries, wages, and some benefits are determined. The whole issue is being commonly referenced as “the CIR”, which is the entity that has the authority to settle disputes […]
Grassroots Nebraska *ACTION ALERT* & Updates August 27
Synopsis of this post: Rep. Fortenberry to conduct town halls today in Lincoln Request for input regarding LEA’s Health Care Rally at the Capitol CONFERENCE CALL FOR ENTIRE GROUP IN LIEU OF MEETING Advice on receiving timely information (send any emails to lincolnteaparty AT gmail DOT com) FORTENBERRY TOWNHALLS Thanks to Wendy for passing along […]
*ACTION ALERT* Lincoln Education Association to Hold Pro-Health Care Reform Rally TONIGHT
A member of Grassroots in Nebraska became aware that the Lincoln Education Association is holding a pro-Health Care Reform rally at the State Capitol tonight from 6pm – 7pm. When one examines the LEA’s position on the issue, it is clear that they are fully in support of a public option. The group does express […]
