Protesters gathered in downtown Reno Tuesday to pressure Senator Dean Heller to oppose the tax reform law passed late last year.
Members of Battle Born Progress, Organizing for Action and For Nevada’s Future delivered petitions to Senator Heller’s office at the Bruce R. Thompson building after a short rally. The protesters oppose the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security and claim that the law will jeopardize the health care of Nevadans and stunt living wages, economic growth and job creation.
In response, Senator Dean Heller's Office released this statement:
“This National Tax Filing Day marks the last time that Nevadans will have to file their tax returns under an old, broken, and unfair code. It’s only been a few months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law, but Nevadans have already benefited from keeping more of their hard-earned money. In fact, more than a million Nevadans should’ve seen their paychecks get bigger last month. Additionally, companies throughout Nevada have announced that as a direct result of this legislation: more than 10,000 jobs will be created in the state, about 11,000 Nevadans got a raise, roughly 13,000 Nevadans received special bonuses of up to $2,000, and up to 25,000 Nevadans may benefit from college tuition assistance, increased pension funding, expanded maternity and paternal leave, and more paid holidays. As a member of the Senate Finance Committee, I was proud to help write this legislation and secure a provision in the law that doubles the child tax credit to $2,000 per child. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is working for the people of Nevada, and I look forward to seeing what the rest of the year brings for Nevada’s families and workers.”
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law by President Trump last December.
