AFP-NE: JPA Rejection Protects Lincoln Residents from Unnecessary Bureaucracy and Higher Taxes
May 16, 2018

Grassroots group applauds Lincoln City Council and Board of Education for pursuing alternative route for school safety initiatives    Lincoln, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Wednesday commended the Lincoln City Council and Lincoln Board of Education for abandoning a proposal to create a joint public agency (JPA) to administer and fund a school safety […]

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Get the Facts! 5 Common Tax Reform Myths Debunked
May 14, 2018

Have you spoken with a friend, family member or neighbor about tax reform lately? The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a historic victory for millions of everyday Americans. Hundreds of companies have responded to tax reform by increasing pay, expanding worker benefits, giving out bonuses, planning new investments at home and creating new […]

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How Janus v. AFSCME Could Expand Worker Freedom
May 9, 2018

In 22 states without right-to-work laws, government workers who opt out of union membership can still be forced to fund collective bargaining through agency fees. Agency fees are used for inherently political purposes, not only collective bargaining which impacts public policy, but also for donations to politically-motivated non-profit groups. The Janus v. AFSCME case could change all […]

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The Faces of Right-to-Try: Jordan McLinn
May 8, 2018

Like a lot of kids, seven-year-old Indiana resident Jordan McLinn has a dream job. “I like being a fireman. And I like rescuing people,” Jordan said. But unlike most kids, Jordan is in a fight for his life, and he’s hoping his advocacy will lead to saved lives for terminally ill patients. Jordan was born with […]

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AFP-NE Launches Digital Campaign Urging Lincoln Residents to Oppose JPA
May 7, 2018

Grassroots group warns of accountability issues and taxing powers for new proposed government entities Lincoln, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today launched a digital ad campaign calling on Lincoln residents to oppose a proposed joint public agency (JPA) that has the power to levy additional taxes. The JPA would create two separate bodies, with […]

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3 Things You Should Know About Federal Spending and the Rescission Process
May 2, 2018

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably heard something about out-of-control federal spending at some point. You’ve heard correctly — the federal government’s reckless spending is unsustainable. The Congressional Budget Office predicts the federal budget deficit will top $800 billion this year. One reason? Congress recently passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill. As AFP President […]

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AFP-NE Urges Legislators to Pursue Responsible Property Tax Relief
Apr 30, 2018

LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today commented on the termination of the property tax ballot initiative that would have provided state income tax credits equaling 50 percent of local school property taxes paid, totaling over $1 billion. AFP-NE has been at the forefront of advocating for property tax relief for Nebraskans, however the group has […]

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Trump Administration Regulatory Reform, A Major Victory for Everyday Americans
Apr 30, 2018

Good news! After years of burdensome regulatory red tape, everyday Americans are finally seeing some relief. The numbers are in: During President Donald Trump’s first year in office, the country saw fewer new federal regulations than any year since 1976 and a 36 percent decline in regulations since 2016. According to the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s annual report surveying the […]

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8 States With Record-Low Unemployment Levels Thanks in Part to Tax Reform
Apr 30, 2018

Did your state make the list? Business is booming and pro-growth policies are working for everyday Americans! The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, combined with a series of regulatory reforms, have spurred new economic growth across the American economy. This year a total of 14 states have set new record low unemployment rates. In March alone, eight states […]

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