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LINCOLN, NE – Today, in response to a new proposal from state lawmakers to decrease property taxes by increasing sales taxes, Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska is reminding voters that the policy would actually amount to a tax hike for most people. The new sales tax would be the highest of any state and would apply […]

Lansing, Michigan—In late December, a Michigan Court of Claims ruled that income tax relief passed by the Michigan legislature applied only to 2023 income taxes, despite the intent of the legislature to make the tax relief permanent. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Annie Patnaude issued a statement after the decision: “Judge Gleicher’s decision denies […]

This might sound familiar. On December 3, an event was organized in Boston to oppose racial injustice. But a mob disrupted it, swarming the venue and shouting down the speaker until the event was shut down. Of course, you might be thinking. This is just another day at Harvard, or maybe MIT? However, this event […]

For nearly two decades, people have chosen to partner with Americans for Prosperity to reignite the American Dream because they know when they work with us, they’re taking part in a movement that’s bigger than politics as usual. This year has been no exception. Here’s how our grassroots network has been delivering real, tangible policy […]

Little Rock, AR—Earlier this fall, Americans for Prosperity-AR (AFP-AR) released its annual scorecard, featuring 100 perfectly rated legislators who have supported policies that promote a free society. AFP-AR presented the perfectly rated leaders with “Believe in Arkansas” plaque awards to thank them for working on economic progress, foundational education, and improving healthcare in Arkansas. Notably, State Senator Breanne Davis was among legislators who received the Believe in […]

Wichita, KS—Recently, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) held its second grocery store giveback event where $60 gift cards were given to 100 shoppers to help offset the rising price of food ahead of the holiday season. AFP-KS has given out a total of $12,000 in grocery store gift cards to community members between November and December in response to the Bidenomics’ impact […]

Last week, two officials from the Department of Homeland Security lied, misled, and refused to answer questions about the agency’s alleged authority to censor “misinformation” in a hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.   Rep. Mike Ezell questioned DHS Assistant Secretary Iranga Kahangama on federal memos obtained by Americans […]

Jefferson City, MO—Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) has been working hard for years to claw back government overreach in education and give families access to the education that best fits their children. With the Missouri General Assembly set to consider a landmark expansion of freedom in education this session, AFP hopes that Missouri will become the […]

UPDATE (February 5, 2024): AFP submitted a letter to the federal register urging the administration to withdraw its proposal. Click here to read the full letter. Last week, the Biden administration announced a plan to give itself a new power to confiscate pharmaceutical drug patents whenever federal officials deem a prescription drug “too expensive.” Under […]