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Grassroots organization opposes Citizen Transportation Coalition’s recommendation to raise taxes LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska on Thursday called on Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler to reject the Citizens Transportation Coalition’s recommendation to raise the local option sales tax. “Simply put, the Coalition’s proposal would raise the local option sales tax in Lincoln to the tune […]

In a tremendous victory for hardworking Americans, President Trump signed tax reform into law last December. Americans for Prosperity and our army of grassroots activists have led the charge for the passage of tax reform. The ink is barely dry, and already, millions of Americans are experiencing the economic benefits of pro-growth tax reform firsthand. […]

Grassroots group supports Governor’s call to lower taxes, control spending LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity–Nebraska released the following statement applauding the positive policy agenda outlined in today’s State of the State address. “Governor Ricketts outlined a series of policy reforms that, should the Legislature choose to act, will improve the lives of thousands of […]

Americans for Prosperity is urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow thousands of terminally ill patients to access potentially life-saving treatment and medication. Known as Right to Try, this federal legislation would give hope to families and patients facing the direst circumstances. AFP is partnering with Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce to highlight the […]

AFP opposes Property Tax Credit bill as wrong approach to property tax reform LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska comments on several bills introduced during the second day of the Unicameral’s legislative session. AFP-Nebraska policy position on bills introduced during Day Two: Property Tax Credit – Oppose LB 829, introduced by Sen. Erdman, […]

Lincoln, NE – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – Nebraska comments on the first day of session for the 2018 Nebraska Unicameral Legislature and took policy positions on several bills introduced. “Growing calls for tax relief, spending restraint, and policies that create economic opportunity should weigh heavily on lawmakers as they enter the 2018 legislative session. This is […]

Lincoln, NE – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced the Nebraska State Director, Matt Litt, will resign from the organization to become Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) effective Jan. 1, 2018. “Matt has been an effective state director for AFP and has become a trusted leader among […]

Arlington, Va. –  Americans for Prosperity praised the Trump administration today for working diligently to eliminate overly burdensome federal regulations that stifle economic growth, waste taxpayer dollars and limit individual freedom. Thursday afternoon the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) released the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which details President Trump’s deregulation […]

By now, you’ve heard that the Obama Administration’s “Clean Power Plan” would cut carbon emissions. What you probably haven’t heard is that emissions already have been dropping – mostly thanks to market forces. The administration’s agenda to vastly expand control of the energy grid would cut carbon emissions by a third by the year 2030. […]