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LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) tonight released a statement congratulating Mary Hilton on her advancement to the general election and urged voters to support Hilton’s candidacy in the general election on May 4th. The group will continue to leverage its grassroots and other tactics to support Hilton’s bid to Lincoln City Council. AFP-NE State […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today issued a key vote alert to state legislators urging them to support LB 644, Truth in Taxation. This bill takes meaningful steps to improve government accountability and transparency to Nebraska residents by requiring a public notification of the intent to increase property taxes. View the key vote […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its endorsement for Lincoln City Council candidate, Mary Hilton. AFP-NE will leverage the full support of its grassroots to urge voters to support Mary Hilton in this year’s primary and general elections. AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity is excited to […]

Nebraskans pay the 16th highest rate of taxation in the country, more than high-tax states Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and almost as high as California. In an opinion piece in the Grand Island Independent, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska Grassroots Engagement Director Drew Borske asks whether the state’s residents are getting their money’s worth. The answer is no. […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its footprint expansion by welcoming a new Grassroots Engagement Director Drew Borske and Grassroots Coordinator Crystal Farr. With the addition of these experienced leaders, AFP-NE positions itself to maximize its impact across the state, setting the stage for continued and enhanced engagement in 2021 and beyond. […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced the release of its 2019-2020 legislative scorecard highlighting how lawmakers voted on some of the most important issues during the past two legislative sessions. The scorecard is a useful tool that enhances accountability and transparency between Nebraskans and their elected officials. The grassroots group also launched […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today congratulates Julie Slama (LD-01), Suzanne Geist (LD-25), and John Lowe (LD-37) as the newly elected and re-elected members of the Nebraska State Legislature. The group also thanks its dedicated activists for their incredible efforts in supporting these principled candidates. AFP-NE supported these candidates through digital advertisements, direct […]

The team at Americans for Prosperity has seen up close the overwhelming grassroots support for the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. As we reach out to people across America to discuss this issue, we’re tapping into an enthusiastic audience. With people across the country eager to share their views, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of engagement. And we’re […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today commended the Trump Administration for nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Barrett is an experienced, qualified, and independent-minded constitutionalist who will defend the Constitution and not legislate from the bench. Joining AFP’s robust, nationwide campaign, AFP-NE will leverage the full weight […]