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Economic Freedom Produces Prosperity, Not Government’s Taxes

In Monday’s Lincoln Journal Star political reporter Don Walton posed a question; how will the cities of Omaha and Lincoln differ under the leadership of mayors with differing governing principles when it comes to taxation?   Omaha’s Mayor Stothert has pledged lower taxes and spending cuts, which Walton ponders may lead to less services and [...]

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Nebraska Budget Debate Heats Up

May 09, 2013 J,

Nebraska legislators have ended the second full day of debate on the proposed $7.8 billion state budget. You can view the mainline state budget, LB 195, by clicking here. The majority of the debate has centered on the governor’s purchase of an airplane, school aid funding, government employee retirement benefits and a climate change study. Late [...]

The Perils of Common Core

May 02, 2013 J,

Public education across the country is about to radically change, and most Americans aren’t even aware. That’s because the Obama Administration and special interests have been pushing a scheme called Common Core to nationalize educational standards under the public radar for years. One recent poll by the nonprofit organization, Achieve, found that 79% of voters said [...]

Nebraska Legislature Daily Bill Tracker

April 30, 2013 J

Below is the status bills that impact economic freedom through 6-4-13 which AFP-Nebraska has chosen to either SUPPORT, OPPOSE or MONITOR. SUPPORT Bill Senator memo Committee Hearing Date Status LB 5 Krist Exempt SS and military Retirement Benefits Revenue Jan. 31st LB 14 Krist Income Tax Credits for Education Opportunity Revenue March 5th LB 17 Nordquist [...]

AFP Part of 18-Group Coalition to Oppose New Internet Tax

April 25, 2013 J

The Senate poised to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act as early as Monday. Americans For Prosperity is proud to join a broad coalition of organizations in opposing this problematic legislation. Spearheaded by the R Street Institute, the coalition updated and re-sent the following coalition letter to Congress. Read more: AFP’s recent Letter of Opposition [...]

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