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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) applauded the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for not considering a tax-hike ballot referendum Tuesday. After months of discussion, the board opted against bringing up a $60 million sales tax hike for a vote. The Countering Additional Taxes and Spending (C.A.T.S.) group led the community-driven effort to oppose this tax increase. AFP-OH […]
New data shows broad support for criminal justice reform NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee released the results of a new survey showing that 70% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning […]
Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager Mary Kate Hopkins and Policy Analyst Martin Rodriguez | The Hill The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a rule this week that would reform Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The rule also would revoke California’s authority to enforce its Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity warned against the harm of tariffs in a statement today following reports that China is planning more retaliatory tariffs on another $60 billion of U.S. goods. China’s retaliation comes on the heels of news that the White House is considering increasing tariffs on Chinese goods from 10 to 25 […]
Group is asking for further reforms to both nutrition and agriculture sides of the bill. Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to recently-selected members of the conferee committee who will reconcile House and Senate versions of the farm bill legislation. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner urged conferees to include reforms […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today expressed support for a rule jointly proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reform The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards (CAFE) and revoke a rule from the previous administration granting California’s authority to regulate automobile greenhouse gas emissions under the […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity urged the Trump administration today to abandon reported plans to significantly increase tariffs of 10 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25 percent. Escalating tariffs in this manner would spark further retaliation, fueling the trade war that continues to play out on the world stage. AFP President […]
New data demands congressional action Las Vegas, Nev. – Americans for Prosperity-Nevada (AFP-NV) released the results of a new survey showing that 67% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning to life after prison and reduce the number […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today submitted a formal comment to the Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for a proposed rule [42 CFR 447.10(g)(4)], which would ensure taxpayer dollars used to fund Medicaid go where they were intended, to those caring for neediest in society, instead of to union coffers. AFP is also encouraging activists […]
