Congressman Adrian Smith's Next Generation Symposium

Grand Island, NE – A community forum focused on new pro-family tax initiatives will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT at Grand Island Central Catholic High School. This informative event is designed for families, educators, and employers interested in learning more about recently passed tax policies and how to take full advantage of available opportunities.

The forum will feature two panel discussions highlighting key topics such as tax credits, education funding options, and new programs aimed at supporting Nebraska families.

Panel 1: Delivering for Families: Inside the Working Families Tax Cuts
This panel will cover topics including Trump Accounts, the Child Tax Credit, Paid Family Leave, Adoption Tax Credit, 529 Accounts, and more.
Moderator: Bryan Slone, Counsel for Koley Jessen and former Assistant to the Commissioner of the IRS
Panelists: Congressman Adrian Smith, senior tax writer on the House Ways and Means Committee, and Sean Clerget, Senior Principal at Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies and former Chief Tax Counsel on the House Ways and Means Committee

Panel 2: Expanding Educational Pathways
This panel will focus on federal scholarship tax credits and opportunities that empower families across educational pathways.
Moderator: Congressman Adrian Smith, senior tax writer on the House Ways and Means Committee
Panelists: Peter Murphy, Vice President of Invest in Education Council, Lauren Gage, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Opportunity Scholarships of Nebraska, and Erin Dutter, Scholarship Programs and Business Development at FACTS

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these initiatives impact families and how to navigate the options available.

Space is limited, and registration will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To attend, please register in advance or RSVP directly to the event organizer.
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