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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) on Wednesday applauded the ongoing efforts in Oklahoma to include work requirements to the state’s Medicaid program. “We applaud Governor Fallin for her forethought and leadership, which we believe will go a long way to help the state’s medically needy populations. These efforts, along with necessary Medicaid audits will […]
Grassroots group commends lawmakers for working to remove barriers to opportunity for Granite Staters CONCORD, N.H.—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement upon passage of HB1685, a bill to create a legislative commission to study occupational licenses in New Hampshire and recommend actions to seek alternatives to overly-burdensome licensing requirements, allowing Granite Staters […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the leading conservative grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes and limited government in Tennessee, named state Rep. David Byrd a “Taxpayer Advocate.” “Rep. David Byrd is a strong advocate for taxpayers, promoting lower taxes and less government,” said AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable. “There is no doubt his […]
Rejected Government Unions’ Relentless Calls for Tax Hikes and Reckless Spending CHARLESTON, W.Va.—For weeks, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) activists across the state have been urging lawmakers to hold the line on responsible spending, despite the call from government unions for tax hikes and unrealistic demands. Lawmakers in the Senate and House on Tuesday agreed […]
Grassroots group toasts microbrew bill passage PIERRE, S.D.—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) on Tuesday applauded lawmakers for sending a microbrewery regulatory reform bill to the governor’s desk. The bill, SB 173, would ease restrictions on South Dakota’s microbreweries, enabling these businesses to grow and thrive. “We want to thank all parties – brewers, distributors, lawmakers, […]
Albuquerque can’t afford to raise taxes, proposed tax hike represents a 52% increase Albuquerque, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today expressed its disappointment in the Albuquerque City Council for voting to increase the Gross Receipts Tax in lieu of eliminating wasteful spending and being better stewards of taxpayer resources. Gross receipts taxes are […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-FL (AFP-FL) is cheering the passage of HB7055 by both chambers of the Florida legislature. H.B. 7055 creates more accountability and transparency requirements for government unions and establishes the Hope Scholarship, which allows alternative education options for victims of bullying and harassment across Florida. It also makes permanent the Principal […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Monday applauded Senator Mike Delph for derailing House Bill 1080, which would have lifted a state ban on light rail projects and had been approved by committees in both chambers. HB 1080 was pulled from consideration after Sen. Delph introduced an amendment to the bill that would […]
Baton Rouge, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) State Director John Kay on Monday issued the following statement after the state legislature’s special session came to an abrupt end: “I am looking forward to the legislature solving the ever-decreasing deficit during the regular session by passing a budget with responsible cuts to state government. I […]
