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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 […]
Competition and innovation are allowing the American economy to reach unprecedented heights. Since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, real disposable personal income per household has risen by about $6,000 and employment numbers are higher than they’ve been in decades. Despite this success, many activists and interested parties from across […]
AFP-NE fights to provide path for real, long-term tax relief LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support of LB1212, a bill that would give taxpayers more say in how and whether local government entities can raise and spend more taxpayer dollars. AFP-NE is also supporting the framework of LB1213, legislation that […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today urged the Revenue committee to focus on comprehensive tax reform and oppose LR 300CA, a constitutional amendment that would abolish all taxes and replace them with a consumption tax. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “Our families, businesses, ranchers, and farmers need […]
Grassroots group helps enhance legislative transparency, outlines legislative priorities LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced the release of its legislative progress report for the 2019 legislative session and unveiled their 2020 legislative agenda. As part of the legislative progress report, AFP-NE is launching a robust digital and mail campaign thanking senators for their […]
Legislature misses opportunity to allow student journalists to exercise their press freedom rights LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed disappointment that the legislature did not advance LB 206 after debate, a bill that would extend First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and freedom of the press to student journalists and their […]
