AFP Nebraska ads target Pillens proposed sales tax hike for property tax relief [Video]

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – One of Nebraska’s most active conservative political groups said Monday it is launching a “six-figure” advertising campaign against Republican Gov. Jim Pillen’s proposals to offset property taxes by increasing the sales tax rate and culling exemptions.

Americans for Prosperity of Nebraska recently started mailing material to voters opposing the idea. This week, it is adding radio and digital ads, timed for the same week the Legislature’s Revenue Committee expects to announce its 2024 tax relief proposal.

The organization also plans to go door-to-door, campaign-style, engaging voters on their front porches about the plans. To put AFP’s advocacy into context, the group typically knocks on more doors in a given election cycle than either major political party.

The group typically focuses on lowering taxes and reducing regulation.

“We’re trying to educate the public about the tax shift scheme and warn them that it’s a bad deal,” said John Gage, …