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Goffstown, NH — On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH), State Rep. Ross Berry, and Rep. Joe Alexander highlighted a mix of outdated laws and policies that are driving up costs for Granite Staters. While some laws sound like jokes, such as bans on hunting with ferrets, restrictions on collecting seaweed at night, or regulations dictating the size of […]
ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity is announcing the next phase of the Working Families Tax Cuts campaign with a $5.5 million ad and grassroots campaign. The continuation of the campaign will bolster the legislation, which delivered real tax relief to families, boosted wages, and helped ignite economic growth across the country. The next phase comes as millions […]
Baton Rouge, LA — This week, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) State Director Scott Simon and Director of Grassroots Operations Spencer Evans traveled to Washington to share AFP-LA’s Louisiana Rising agenda and advocate for affordability with the state’s federal delegation for AFP’s annual Capitol Conference. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon said: “Our goal this week in Washington was simple: […]
Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued the following statement ahead of Wednesday’s expected vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.J.Res.139, a proposed constitutional balanced budget amendment. “Washington’s spending problem and broader dysfunction have placed an unsustainable burden on taxpayers and future generations,” said Kurt Couchman, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity. “This […]
We will continue to update this article with new information. Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act (one-pager, blog, essay) Why: Strengthen legislative branch with deeper knowledge, empowerment and purpose, regular collaboration, and clear institutional positions. Improve fiscal responsibility through context-rich, holistic budgeting within reasonable guardrails. Greater democracy within Congress from empowering members in committees and on the […]
Merrimack, NH — On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) brought together education activists, state legislators, homeschool parents, and school choice advocates to discuss how the Granite State is working to expand home education freedom. The event, entitled “Live Free and Learn,” featured Rep. Kristin Noble, Chair of House Education Policy and Administration, Rep. Erica […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) pushed back on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s visit to the Granite State during his book tour as he looks to expand his profile beyond California. California ranks 48th in the 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, placing it among the worst tax environments in the country, compared to New […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement in response to the so-called “3-3 Tax Savings Plan” that is being pushed by New Hampshire Democrats and longtime advocate for tax increases, Alex Volinsky. The proposed plan would impose a 3 percent income tax on working families and a $3.00 statewide […]
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 […]
