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For a PDF version of AFP-Arizona’s March 23 Legislative Update, go here: afpazlegupdate03-23-2018a BAD WEEK at the Legislature, but the session is not over… 1)  BAD NEWS — As you have probably read by now, the Legislature voted overwhelmingly yesterday to pass Senate Bill 1390 (substituted for HB 2158), which will extend the Prop 301 […]

Harrisburg, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Friday thanked Representatives Scott Perry, Keith Rothfus, Mike Kelly, Brendan Boyle, and Lloyd Smucker for voting against the $1.3 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, also known as the “omnibus,” which passed 256-167 in the House and 65-32 in the Senate. “We didn’t elect our representatives to […]

West Virginia students spent significant time out of school this winter because of an illegal, union-encouraged teachers’ strike.   Teachers have legitimate concerns about wages and health insurance premiums, but in this case, West Virginia lawmakers did what they could to help teachers while being fiscally responsible by looking at budget cuts rather than raising taxes or spending recklessly.    The unions, unfortunately, continued to encourage striking even though […]

TOPEKA, Ks. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas’ (AFP-KS) commended the Senate for voting for SCR 1612, a resolution that recognizes the high utility rates that Kansans currently pay and urges the state corporation commission to lower retail electric rates to regionally competitive levels. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Kansans pay more for electricity than all states in […]

Arlington, VA – Following President Trump’s announcement today regarding tariffs on foreign exports – an action that would raise prices on low- and middle-income American families, increase costs for business, and undermine the benefits of tax reform – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “No matter their intention, tariffs are regressive policies that […]

Arlington, VA — Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce and Americans for Prosperity today announced their opposition to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, “must-pass” spending legislation agreed to by congressional leaders to keep the federal government funded. In a letter issued to all Members of Congress, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner and Freedom […]

Grassroots activists come out swinging against 11th Hour proposal to raise gas tax Frankfort considers slapping hardworking Kentuckians with nearly $300 Million Gas Tax Increase FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today urged lawmakers to reject any proposal to raise the state gas tax burden on Kentuckians. House Bill 609 would raise the gas […]

Measure would establish new website to track state gov’t spending SC activists see new tool to improve transparency and accountability COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina today cheered the introduction of The Taxpayer Transparency Act, a measure that would create the “South Carolina Checkbook,” a searchable online database that posts government spending by state […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity today praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for voting to unleash the implementation of 5G by removing regulatory barriers to access in an effort to boost innovation in America’s next generation mobile network. At the FCC’s monthly meeting today, commissioners approved proposed rules seeking to streamline wireless infrastructure deployment. AFP Federal Affairs Director Mary Kate Hopkins issued the […]