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Topeka, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) issued a statement in response to Governor Kelly’s State of the State address urging the Governor to embrace a forward-thinking vision that will increase opportunities for every Kansan. AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton said the following: “The priorities outlined by Governor Kelly in the State of the State address […]
Happy New Year! I hope your 2024 is off to a great start. If you’re like most (or me anyway), you’ve still got winter decorations to take down. But don’t miss that the year begins with a celebration of a man whose name and work are forever proof of the power of free speech to […]
LEXINGTON, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauds Rep. Marianne Proctor (R-Union) for filing three bills to repeal CON on more than a dozen healthcare services. The bills filed yesterday are HB 202, HB 203, and HB 204. Under CON, healthcare facilities or expansions must receive permission from the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family […]
While Kansans were busy buying and unwrapping gifts over the holidays, auditors revealed distressing problems with two major corporate welfare programs run by the Department of Commerce that could leave taxpayers holding the bag. Bad news about these types of programs isn’t surprising based on a long-track record of failure aside from giving politicians opportunities […]
Freedom of speech, often called “freedom of expression,” is secured by the First Amendment. Not only was America unique in penning a written national Constitution, but also in including in it explicit protection for free speech. It raises the questions of what is “freedom of expression,” and why was it so important that the founders […]
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska responded to efforts by state lawmakers to address property tax reform as outlined in a press conference by Governor Jim Pillen. AFP – NE State Director John Gage issued the following statement: “Real reform will take courage and caution. State lawmakers need to be willing to stand […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV), today, announced its first two state legislative endorsements for the 2024 West Virginia primary. In the Republican Primary for State Senate District 15, AFP-WV endorses Senate President Craig Blair. In State Senate District 16, AFP-WV endorses Senator Patrica Rucker. […]
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 […]
