Press Release
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today called out House Finance’s proposed budget (HB 1) and trailer bill (HB 2) for their massive tax hikes and spending increases. The bills would raise the business enterprise tax and business profits tax by over $93 million, create a $150 million per year capital gains tax, […]
Arlington, VA – New York will soon enact new reforms to the state’s criminal justice system that will create more equal justice for defendants and keep more people from being jailed simply because they can’t afford to pay bail. The state’s agreed-to budget for 2020 falls flat on the fiscal side but includes key justice reforms that will […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today testified before the House Transportation Finance and Policy Division urging members to oppose HF1555, which contains elements of the governor’s transportation budget: $1 billion in new gas taxes, sales taxes, and licensing fees that hurt Minnesota families and makes Minnesota less of a competitive place to […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement Wednesday after Colorado Springs voters overwhelmingly voted against Issue # 1. AFP-CO formed an issue committee and actively opposed Issue #1 with multiple mailers, digital ads, phone calls, and door-to-door canvassing to rally voters of Colorado Springs against the ballot measure. AFP-CO State Director Jesse […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday congratulated Judge Brian Hagedorn on his performance in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has him in the lead. The group also applauded the incredible effort of its grassroots teams, who had mobilized across the state to have conversations with voters and urge […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today testified before the House Health and Human Services Finance Division, urging members to vote against HF2414. The bill would reinstate the $750 million per year health care provider tax, adding significant health care costs for Minnesotans. View the testimony here. “This proposal misses a simple truth […]
Madison, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Tuesday applauded the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety for passing Senate Bill 39, the Pathways to Employment Act, which makes smart reforms to Wisconsin’s criminal justice system to help provide second chances to people who have paid their debt to society. The group also thanked […]
BISCMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-ND (AFP-ND) today released a statement applauding the state legislature for its passage of HB 1345, which would reduce unnecessary occupational licensing requirements in North Dakota specific to hair braiding. AFP-ND has been active in supporting this effort through grassroots engagement and lobbying efforts. AFP-ND State Director Mike Fedorchak issued the following statement: […]
Atlanta, GA — This weekend, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) launched a digital campaign urging members of the Georgia General Assembly and Governor Brian Kemp to support the criminal justice reform principles put forth in Georgia’s Hope Act. In 2015, the Georgia General Assembly established a law authorizing people with certain illnesses to use cannabis oil […]
