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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Dear Senators: On behalf of more than forty-five thousand Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska activists, I am writing to express our strong opposition to LB873, a bill that would allow for the expansion of so-called Land Banks, risky big government ventures spearheaded by unaccountable bureaucrats, putting taxpayers’ valuable resources at risk. Nebraskans expect […]
It’s been said before, but merits repeating: Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. The CBO’s latest economic predictions highlighting America’s rising federal deficit underscores this point. The Wall Street Journal notes: The Congressional Budget Office said the federal budget deficit would total $804 billion this year, 43% higher than it had projected last summer, and […]
Grassroots group urges lawmakers address tax reform in special session, bring tax relief for Nebraskans LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity- Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Tuesday expressed disappointment in lawmakers for failing to pass the Property Tax Cuts and Opportunities Act, a tax reform package proposed by Gov. Pete Ricketts and sponsored by Sen. Jim Smith, […]
Let the countdown begin! We’re just a few days out from Tax Day on April 17, when we’ll say goodbye to our outdated, complex and burdensome tax system and hello to a simpler, fairer and more efficient new tax code! Check out these five positive changes that all Americans will see next year thanks to the Tax […]
Authorizing $300 million in bonds without voter approval is not the appropriate solution to fixing pension woes grassroots group says LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Thursday reacted to the Nebraska legislature’s rejection of LB 548, a bill that would have authorized $300 million in bonds for Omaha Public Schools. Currently, the Omaha […]
