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Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Western Region Director Heather Andrews and AFP-Tennessee Grassroots Engagement Director Pam Furr published an opinion piece in The Spokesman Review, stating that Washington’s income tax is driving away businesses while calling Tennessee out for forcing taxpayers to subsidize one of the largest corporations in the world. Andrews and Furr point to Starbucks’ relocation to […]
Vancouver, Washington — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted an economic policy discussion dinner titled “State of Your Wallet,” bringing together community members to discuss how taxes and policies are affecting families, workers, and small businesses. The event featured Washington State Senator John Braun, Fox News contributor Guy Benson, radio host Ari Hoffman, and AFP Western […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement following Governor Ferguson’s signing of legislation establishing a state income tax in Washington. This marks a major shift in the state’s tax structure, threatening jobs and defying the will of Washingtonians who have repeatedly rejected income tax proposals. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “Today […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement in response to the Washington State House of Representatives passing SB 6346, legislation that would impose an income tax. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “For decades, Washingtonians have rejected an income tax, but unfortunately, the Washington Legislature has decided not to listen to their […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted a telephone town hall on Wednesday evening with State Senator Braun and State Representative Stokesbary to discuss SB 6346, legislation that would create an income tax in Washington. The telephone town hall allowed Washingtonians the opportunity to learn more about the consequences of the proposal and to ask lawmakers directly how it […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) testified before the House Finance Committee in opposition to SB 6346. The proposed legislation would impose a 9.9 percent income tax on high earners. More than 100,000 Washingtonians have signed on in opposition to the legislation, the highest total recorded in the Legislature’s online system. In addition to delivering testimony, AFP […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement after the Washington Senate passed SB 6346, an income tax that would increase the financial burden on Washingtonians. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “The Senate has failed to listen to Washingtonians by passing SB 6346. This legislation will affect workers, small businesses, and families across the […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Western Region Director Heather Andrews published an opinion piece in The Center Square on Wednesday, warning that the proposed income taxes will threaten to undermine the state’s growth and damage its future. For more than 50 years, Washingtonians have benefited from the state becoming a high-tech innovation hub where highly skilled individuals come […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a statement regarding SB 6346, an income tax proposal mirrored by Gov. Ferguson’s push for a state-level income tax that would increase the financial burden on Washingtonians. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “Gov. Ferguson’s idea to place heavy burdens on families and small businesses through higher income taxes […]
