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COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement after Governor McMaster and state legislators proposed a new plan to cut state income tax: “Right now, the state income tax in South Carolina is the highest in the southeast. This proposal from Governor McMaster and House Leadership to reduce […]
The legislation was a boondoggle of wasted spending that Congress must reject in the future. Fox News By Emily Seidel February 14, 2022 Last year, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP) — a nearly $2 trillion bill sold as a critical boost to a flagging economy, allegedly “focused […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Today, SB 59, a bill that will drop Utah’s state income tax rate from 4.95% to 4.85%, passed both legislative bodies and is on to the Governor’s desk. The bill will also raise the thresholds on Social Security benefits that individuals can collect before required to pay taxes on the earnings. […]
Bill to help South Carolinians access alternative treatments is one step closer to becoming law COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the Senate for passing S.150, legislation introduced by State Senator Tom Davis to allow the use of medicinal cannabis. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “It is time for […]
RICHMOND, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released a statement in response to President Biden’s speech in Culpeper, Virginia that urged Congress to impose draconian drug price controls on new medicines. “Price controls would eliminate new cures, stifle the discovery of new breakthrough medications and treatments, and lead to drug shortages,” said State Director for Americans […]
Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan urged caution toward Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal, which limits tax relief to a few carveouts and spends more than has ever been spent in Michigan history even as Michiganders struggle under the burden of inflation. Annie Patnaude, state director for the grassroots group, issued the following statement: “Governor Whitmer’s […]
“These popular services offer a real opportunity for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs to launch their own small business, but the current licensing requirements discourage many from trying.” ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today praised Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord) for introducing House Bill 1231, the Niche Beauty Services Opportunity Act. This legislation would reduce […]
Congress missing huge opportunity to put USPS on sustainable path. Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is raising budgetary alarms about a postal reform bill set for a House vote later this week. The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 appears to rely on unwise budgetary gimmicks that might shore up the USPS balance […]
Legislation Would Enhance Border Security and Help Modernize Immigration System Arlington, VA – Today, The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity applauded the introduction of the Dignity Act, legislation that would streamline, modernize, and improve our country’s immigration system. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from South Florida. If enacted, […]
