Press Release
We have good news and bad news in this legislative update. So, let’s start with the bad news. Sales tax relief failure — As you’ve heard from us, clarifying and enforcing the sales tax reduction that is currently in law is one of our biggest priorities. When lawmakers raised the sales tax in 2016, they […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – In response to reports this morning that the House Ways and Means Committee is set to mark-up tax legislation in the coming weeks, and will consider reinstating harmful tax-extenders, Americans for Prosperity Vice President of the Economic Opportunity Portfolio Russ Latino issued the following statement: “Fifteen months ago Congress rightly let a set […]
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Americans for Prosperity-Nevada (AFP-NV) on Thursday announced support for Assembly Bill 325, legislation that would create a more just and evidence-based pre-trial system for all Nevadans and make our communities safer. AB 325 creates a new structure for pre-trial decisions, basing them on a defendant’s risk, rather than relying on cash […]
Atlanta, GA – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) announced a digital campaign urging lawmakers to support patient-centered health care reforms and reject Medicaid expansion. To view the ad, click here. AFP-GA state director Stephen Allison issued the following statement: “It’s no secret that Georgians’ need better access to more affordable health care. Soon, […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) is pleased to host a policy forum with Governor Dunleavy and other policy experts to discuss how and why Alaska must face its fiscal reality and implement reforms that will curb the government’s habit of overspending. The team of policy experts will feature the Governor and budget experts, along with a panel […]
MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire on Monday hosted a debate on cannabis legalization that explored the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien moderated the event that featured representatives from Americans for Prosperity, the Marijuana Policy Project, and former and current representatives. AFP-NH […]
BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today released a statement applauding the state Senate for its passage of HB 1097, which would eliminate so-called “blue laws” in North Dakota. AFP-ND has been active in supporting this effort through grassroots engagement, lobbying efforts, and an accompanying digital advertisement campaign. AFP-ND State Director Mike Fedorchak issued the […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Senate Tax Committee to pass SF1872, a bill that creates the Equity and Opportunity in Education Tax Credit, a tax credit scholarship program that expands educational opportunities for low and middle-income students in our state. A quality education can happen in many different school […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Senate for passing the Tennessee Public Participation Act. The bill, SB 1097, allows judges to dismiss Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) suits that target constitutionally protected speech, requires courts to adjudicate the suit within a reasonable period of time, and allows judges to award […]
