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LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its endorsement of four state legislative candidates running for re-election this November. These candidates earned the endorsement of AFP-NE through their principled policy leadership and dedication to tackling Nebraska’s greatest challenges. The grassroots organization will support: Suzanne Geist (LD-25), Andrew LaGrone (LD-49), John Lowe (LD-37), and […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Wednesday called on legislators to reject LB1107, a so called “property tax relief” package. The proposed measure would actually increase future spending and use taxpayer dollars to prop up certain industries, rather than providing much-needed tax reform for Nebraskans. AFP-NE renewed its call to reject LB 1107 […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Wednesday urged legislators to reject a so called “tax relief” package that would significantly increase spending in future years and enact corporate welfare that picks winners and losers in the marketplace. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “In times of fiscal uncertainty, […]

Senator Ben Hansen and Former Senator John Kuehn join grassroots group for discussion on how COVID-19 impacts tax reform efforts LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) announced they are hosting a virtual town hall tonight with State Senator Ben Hansen and former State Senator John Kuehn for a discussion on how COVID-19 has impacted […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today launched the first of a series of videos highlighting small business owners who have adapted and innovated their business practices to safely reopen amid COVID-19. The first video features small business owner Jeff Essink, owner of a franchise of Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping in Lincoln. In the video, […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced they will host a tele-townhall with Governor Pete Ricketts and Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips to discuss the state and federal response to COVID-19. Americans for Prosperity State Director Jessica Shelburn will interview Governor Ricketts and AFP President Tim Phillips on the current status of […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) this week sent Governor Ricketts a letter commending him for his executive orders that have prioritized the health and economic well-being of Nebraskans. VIEW LETTER HERE Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “Governor Ricketts has taken decisive steps to protect both our […]

Grassroots group launches video featuring former Nebraska native LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced a targeted digital ad campaign highlighting Fritz Oltjenbruns, a longtime Nebraska farmer who moved his farming operation to another state due to Nebraska’s broken tax code and high property taxes. The ad will air on digital platforms across […]

Taxpayers deserve to know how taxpayer dollars are being spent LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed concern with the lack of transparency displayed by the Appropriations Committee in regard to releasing committee vote records. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “For too long, our Appropriations Committee has […]