The group Advocates for All Nebraskans (AFAN) announced a third petition drive Monday, this one focused on raising teacher pay statewide. The proposal would establish a $50,000 minimum base salary for every certified public school teacher in Nebraska. The group previously unveiled two property tax measures in August—one to cut taxable valuations in half and another to cap annual valuation increases at 3%. With this latest petition, organizers say their plan balances relief for property owners with stable, state-backed funding for schools. AFAN estimates the teacher salary initiative, combined with property tax relief, would redirect billions into local economies.