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Employment Law Standardization Measure Passes Senate Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded Senate passage of Assembly Bill 748 (AB 748), the Employment Law Standardization Act. AB 748 protects Wisconsin workers from the failed policy experiments of west coast cities such as scheduling ordinances that ultimately lead to lost jobs and fewer opportunities […]
Grassroots group urges Senate to pass and send to Haslam NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauded House passage of a bill to request a waiver of federal Medicaid rules to develop a plan imposing a work requirement on some able-bodied TennCare enrollees. “Opportunity and prosperity are not created through government dependency,” said AFP-TN State Director […]
Keystone State grassroots group thanks Sen. Toomey and Rep. Kelly, Admonishes Sen. Casey for opposing the “American Pay Raise” HARRISBURG, PA. – Americans for Prosperity recently launched “American Pay Raise,” a nationwide, grassroots campaign to thank lawmakers who supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, hold lawmakers accountable who opposed it, and urge Congress to […]
Michigan grassroots group urges activists to hold Stabenow accountable for opposing tax reform LANSING, Mich.—As part of a six-figure nationwide ad buy, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) activists are being urged to write Sen. Stabenow to express their disappointment with her “no” vote on federal tax reform efforts and encourage her to do the right thing […]
New Jersey Lawmakers Graded on their Votes in Trenton TRENTON, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today released its Taxpayer Scorecard for the 2016-17 legislative session. The Garden State’s leading free-market grassroots organization produces this comprehensive digest to educate New Jerseyans on how their state elected officials voted on over 40 of the most […]
DENVER, Co. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement opposing a bill that would create a scheme where utility companies could unfairly charge their customers when building electric vehicle charging stations. SB 216, which was introduced in the Senate Transportation Committee today, would allow utility companies to build and maintain electrical vehicle stations and charge all […]
Grassroots group taps Jessica Shelburn to head state efforts LINCOLN, Neb.—Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE), the leading limited government grassroots advocacy organization with over 45,000 activists statewide, on Monday announced Jessica Shelburn as its new State Director. “I am excited to get to work promoting common-sense policies to protect taxpayers from the trend of big government,” […]
Bevin Alum brings decades of public service experience to grassroots activist group FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity today announced the hire of Andrew V. McNeill as the new State Director for its Kentucky Chapter. “I am very excited about this opportunity to work for an organization dedicated to advancing economic freedom and improving the […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) is urging lawmakers to oppose LB 44, which would institute an internet sales tax in Nebraska. Because the issue is in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, this bill creates chaos with regard to personal privacy, interstate commerce, and burdens small businesses and taxpayers. “We oppose creating new […]
