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May 23, 2013 JLabor, Education & Pensions, Energy & Environment
. AFP Applauds House Passage of Rep. Lee Terry’s Northern Keystone Pipeline Bill . Lincoln, NE – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska, a statewide free-market grassroots organization released, the following statement regarding the passage of the northern segment of the XL Keystone Pipeline bill. . “Bi-partisan passage of this important, job creating bill is a step [...]
May 15, 2013 JTaxes
The United States was founded on the principle of limited government and separation of powers. While these are basic elements of our Republic, apparently forming a group to teach others about them can land you on an IRS watch list. These tenets exist for a very important reason: power corrupts. We must limit the power that [...]
May 13, 2013 JEnergy & Environment, Technology
The York County Board of Commissioners is meeting tomorrow, Tuesday May 14th at 11:00am at the County Courthouse to discuss Keystone XL. Opponents on this crucial project are pushing Commissioners to oppose construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. We need your help to send a strong message of support for the pipeline. Keystone XL will [...]
May 13, 2013
Don’t forget that AFP-NE is coming to Seward, Plattsmouth, Crete, and Beatrice this week to talk about our legislative agenda. Join Matt Litt, Deputy Director, for coffee and dessert and learn more about our legislative agenda for this session. Tuesday, May 14th Seward 12-1 PM at Seward Country Club Plattsmouth 7-8 PM at Plattsmouth Senior [...]
May 09, 2013 JTaxes, Legislative Session
Property tax relief was at the center of contentious debate in the Nebraska Legislature this week. And Thursday morning senators voted on AM1259, the amendment offered by Sen. Ken Schilz to the state General Fund budget, that would have increased funding for direct property tax relief. Unfortunately, AM1259 and property tax relief was not incorporated [...]