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Arlington, VA – In a letter sent to House Judiciary Committee members Tuesday ahead of a hearing on Internet sales taxes, Americans for Prosperity called on Congress to protect American taxpayers and businesses from unfair taxes on out of state retailers. The hearing comes in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision in South […]

Fargo, ND – The grassroots advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity – North Dakota (AFP-ND) today announced the hiring of a new Field Director for the greater Fargo community. Abigail “Abbie” Christiansen, a graduate of Fargo Davies High School is currently pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Accounting at the University of North Dakota. As […]

Grassroots groups expresses opposition to bill that would increase taxes and slow economic growth  Arlington, VA. – In a letter sent to House lawmakers yesterday, Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners, and the LIBRE Initiative called on Congress to reject the MARKET CHOICE Act introduced yesterday by Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL). This legislation seeks to implement […]

AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn | July 23, 2018 | McCook Gazette  Those wishing to expand Medicaid under Obamacare in Nebraska are working double time. After coming up short in the legislature, supporters are now eyeing a ballot initiative on the November ballot. But before going down this path, Nebraskans should know every state that […]

New study shows light rail causes waste, increases traffic, and results in low ridership Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona is launching a new education campaign in Chandler to inform residents and lawmakers about a massive $65 million boondoggle that could hit taxpayer pocketbooks if the City were to pass an expansion of light rail. […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity today commended House lawmakers for supporting a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. In a letter sent to representatives Wednesday, AFP announced it will score H.Con.Res.119 on its congressional scorecard and called on members to vote “YES” on […]

Green Bay Lawmaker Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect American Jobs Grassroots Activists Praise Measure as Part of National Pro-Trade Campaign MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today commended U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher for introducing bipartisan legislation to require an up-or-down vote by Congress on barriers to free trade including tariffs. AFP’s support for the […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Thursday applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for voting David Porter, the President’s nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, out of committee and urged his swift confirmation by the full Senate. AFP-PA has backed Porter, a Pennsylvanian, since his nomination in April. The […]

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV), the state’s largest free market grassroots advocacy group, on Thursday launched “Mountaineer Minute,” a new video series geared toward keeping West Virginians updated on all things policy in the Mountain State. Each episode will offer fresh insight as AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman breaks down the […]