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Real Americans, Real Stories

Why We Fight for Nebraska

Reggie Bosn

"When people call, we come out. We provide good paying jobs. Government has a tendency to just kind of get in the way. Just let business and small businesses do what they do best, which is make money and money for their employees. Owning a business gives you freedom and the satisfaction of seeing it grow."

Reggie Bosn

Bosn Service Company | Lincoln, NE

Rick Bettger

"In America, we have the best opportunity to grow a small business. Business owners know what's best for their business. Often times, the best thing government can do is get out of the way. Red tape and unnecessary regulations slow growth and hold us back."

Rick Bettger

Omaha Car Care | Omaha, NE

Bud Synhorst

"Every day, Citizens for Free Enterprise is working to protect the future of independent business and to ensure that America's free enterprise system is thriving for the next generation. Whether we're pushing to lower taxes or helping educate business owners on how to navigate the regulatory environment, we're here to lend a hand to job creators across Nebraska."

Bud Synhorst

CFFE Nebraska State Director | Lincoln, NE

Our Mission

The Single Most Powerful Engine of Prosperity

Citizens for Free Enterprise stands at the center of the fight for continued American prosperity. We promote free enterprise, so all Americans understand the role it has in creating a dynamic economy and people's ability to climb the income ladder.

With the help of principled lawmakers and people like you, we can safeguard for everyone an economic system that provides equality of opportunity for all who seek a happier, more financially secure life. Citizens for Free Enterprise exists to act against threats to economic freedom and to tell the story of free enterprise's importance in achieving the American Dream.

Our Work

What We Do

Promote Free Enterprise

America's free enterprise system has helped deliver incredible opportunities and extraordinary prosperity across our country's 250-year history. Now more than ever, we need to ensure that the next generation continues to enjoy this unique system that helped build America's success.

Fight Bureaucratic Overreach

From statehouses to city councils and beyond, we work to deliver the latest information on how red tape is hindering job creators from growing and expanding. From traditional media to your inbox and more, we're delivering the latest news to ensure you stay on top of how public policy impacts your business and day-to-day life.

Pushing Back on Socialist Policies

As socialism surges in major cities, we're working to push back on the big government policies that are on the rise around the country. Socialism has failed every time it's tried, and we're here to help protect your future and to stop its spread around the country.

Our People

Nebraska Team

Bud Synhorst

Bud Synhorst

Nebraska State Director

Madeline LaFerla

Madeline LaFerla

Deputy Nebraska State Director

Tim Schroeder

Tim Schroeder

Communications Operations Manager

Mark Fischer

Mark Fischer

News Production Coordinator

Jake Homan

Jake Homan

Press Assistant

Nate Johnson

Nate Johnson

Community Engagement Coordinator

Roddy Moore

Roddy Moore

Grassroots Engagement Director, Kearney Region

Elizabeth Tegtmeier

Elizabeth Tegtmeier

Grassroots Engagement Director, North Platte Region

Latest News from Nebraska

Delivering Opportunity: How Food Apps are Helping Independent Businesses Grow
National
Oct 23, 2026

Delivering Opportunity: How Food Apps are Helping Independent Businesses Grow

Since food delivery services surged during COVID in 2020, they're now reaching new heights for independent businesses.

Mamdani’s Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Should Put Independent Businesses on High Alert
National
Oct 22, 2026

Mamdani’s Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Should Put Independent Businesses on High Alert

New York City's famous horse-drawn carriages have been part of the city's tourism industry for generations. Now, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under considerable criticism for a proposal to ban them altogether.

Nebraska is a National Leader in Attacking Public Assistance Fraud
Nebraska
Oct 22, 2026

Nebraska is a National Leader in Attacking Public Assistance Fraud

Last week, the federal government formally approved Nebraska’s plan to restrict temporary financial assistance payments on EBT cards from being used to buy frivolous, non-essential goods and services.

Cutting Federal Food Stamp Fraud Helps Taxpayers & Families in Need
National
Oct 21, 2026

Cutting Federal Food Stamp Fraud Helps Taxpayers & Families in Need

There is an active coordinated campaign by many liberal advocacy groups to attack the Trump Administration’s efforts to bring integrity to the federal food stamp program which is formally known as the “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).

Housing Affordability Requires More Than New Construction. It Requires Smarter Regulatory Systems.
Nebraska
Oct 21, 2026

Housing Affordability Requires More Than New Construction. It Requires Smarter Regulatory Systems.

In a recent episode of Everyday Economics, Professor Henry Thomson discussed some of the factors impacting housing affordability.

How Capitalism Saved Big Brussel
National
Oct 16, 2026

How Capitalism Saved Big Brussel

Remember brussels sprouts? You know the gross vegetable your parents forced you to eat at dinner, usually boiled until it was soft and mushy. Well, there’s a reason brussels sprouts used to taste so bitter, and it wasn’t necessarily the way they were cooked.

Active Petitions

Oppose Hawaii’s Higher Taxes on Main Street
National

Oppose Hawaii’s Higher Taxes on Main Street

Sign the petition to let legislators know you oppose higher taxes on Main Street job creators.

Jul 24
Stop Mayor Mamdani’s Socialist Grocery Stores
National

Stop Mayor Mamdani’s Socialist Grocery Stores

Stop taxpayer dollars from funding government-run grocery stores

Jul 17