ICYMI: It’s time to hold Nebraska’s bureaucracy accountable
LINCOLN, NE – In case you missed it, the Nebraska Examiner published an op-ed by Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) State Director John Gage last weekend in support of legislation to make executive agencies more transparent and accountable to the public.
Nebraska lawmakers are currently working on a state REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act that would restore the balance of power in the state government by making any regulations costing over one million dollars subject to legislative approval.
Gage writes:
“REINS in Nebraska would ensure that voters have a seat at the negotiating table for policies that will have an impact on your life. It would mean your representatives in Lincoln — and not faceless agencies — are accountable for the decisions that affect your family, your business and your wallet.
“That sounds like common sense, but it’s not how things currently work.
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“This kind of historic reform shouldn’t just appeal to legislators on both sides of the aisle. It also fits perfectly into Gov. Jim Pillen’s vision for Nebraska.
“He ran on a promise to ensure that Nebraskans’ voices are heard and that state government would work for the people — not the other way around. The REINS Act represents a perfect opportunity to ensure that kind of accountability for decades to come.”
Read the full piece here: It’s time to put the REINS on Nebraska’s regulations
Background: This year, AFP is fighting to pass REINS-style legislation in 22 states by unleashing its grassroots army to inform citizens in key regions, deploying targeted digital ads and mail campaigns, and connecting constituents with their elected representatives to demand regulatory reform.
