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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. […]
Giving families the freedom to ensure their child gets the education that meets his or her unique needs is pretty popular with Mississippians. A new poll found three out of four voters support education scholarship accounts (ESA). ESAs help to ensure that every child has access to high quality educational opportunities, by giving families the […]
Americans for Prosperity is urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow thousands of terminally ill patients to access potentially life-saving treatment and medication. Known as Right to Try, this federal legislation would give hope to families and patients facing the direst circumstances. AFP is partnering with Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce to highlight the […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the leading grassroots advocacy organization in Tennessee with over 46,000 activists, announced Tori Venable will head the chapter as State Director. “I am picking up the torch to reignite the fight for freedom in Tennessee,” Venable said. “The ‘Movement of Millions’ we are looking to build starts on the ground; […]
A year’s worth of hard work from Americans for Prosperity grassroots activists finally paid off Friday, as President Donald Trump signed tax reform into law. This overhaul of America’s broken tax code will lower the rates on individuals and families, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money. It will also substantially cut the […]
“By cutting taxes and restraining spending, my state jumpstarted its economy. Others should follow suit.” Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina State Director Donald Bryson wrote an op-ed in National Review describing the economic success of comprehensive tax reform in North Carolina. Five years ago, North Carolina’s economy was “floundering,” with unemployment near 10 percent. After a […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity praised the Trump administration today for working diligently to eliminate overly burdensome federal regulations that stifle economic growth, waste taxpayer dollars and limit individual freedom. Thursday afternoon the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) released the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which details President Trump’s deregulation […]
