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Your weekly round-up of the major wins making headlines thanks to AFP’s grassroots activists across the country (January 14-20) The Big W: Local Right to Work ordinance passed in New Mexico What it is: Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) and its grassroots activists have consistently supported Right to Work laws that expand workplace freedom by freeing […]
Most Montanans would agree that every child in our state, regardless of ZIP code or the size of their family’s bank account, should have access to a high-quality education. And that’s why, in 2015, our representatives in Helena created a tax credit scholarship program that provides tax incentives to businesses and individual Montanans who donate to […]
We know right-to-work means more jobs and better paychecks for workers. But a Wall Street Journal editorial published earlier this week highlights another reason why right-to-work laws are so important: rampant corruption within unions. Union officials are using the mandatory dues hardworking employees are forced to pay to line their own pockets instead of benefiting […]
AFP-NM Celebrates Right-to-Work Win Passage of ordinance a true win for New Mexico workers SANTA FE, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) applauded the Sandoval County Commission for passing the local right-to-work ordinance sponsored by Commissioners Dave Heil and Jay Block. AFP-NM has consistently supported right-to-work laws that expand workplace freedom and free employees […]
By now you have probably heard of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s proposed transit plan. You have probably heard it is going to cost $9 BILLION – double what is was initially projected to cost! Well, you may like to hear how the Mayor plans to pay for this boondoggle. We’re pretty sure you won’t like […]
Tax Carve Outs for Special Interests Threaten to Undermine Simpler and Fairer Tax Code Less than One Month Old Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce today joined in an effort to stop expired tax extenders for corporate welfare from being added to must-pass spending legislation in the coming weeks. In a […]
Despite what you may have heard from congressional Democrats, tax reform is already having a positive impact on the lives of thousands of workers. Minutes after tax reform passed the House, companies such as AT&T and Comcast announced employee bonuses and domestic infrastructure investment. Rather than the end of the world (as some Democrats claimed), tax reform is bringing about better employment options […]
Grassroots organization opposes Citizen Transportation Coalition’s recommendation to raise taxes LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska on Thursday called on Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler to reject the Citizens Transportation Coalition’s recommendation to raise the local option sales tax. “Simply put, the Coalition’s proposal would raise the local option sales tax in Lincoln to the tune […]
In a tremendous victory for hardworking Americans, President Trump signed tax reform into law last December. Americans for Prosperity and our army of grassroots activists have led the charge for the passage of tax reform. The ink is barely dry, and already, millions of Americans are experiencing the economic benefits of pro-growth tax reform firsthand. […]
