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Taxpayer hero honored by leading grassroots organization NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the leading grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes and limited government in Tennessee, named state Rep. Courtney Rogers a “Champion of Prosperity.” “Tennesseans have surely felt the impact Rep. Rogers has made during her service in the legislature,” said AFP-TN State Director […]

Grassroots group praises lawmakers for enhancing transparency for taxpayers CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) on Tuesday applauded the House of Delegates for voting to reorganize the Department of Health and Human Resources. This behemoth government agency represents a huge part of West Virginia’s expenditures; however, its current makeup prevents transparency and accountability. HB 4014 […]

Utah legislature debates increasing sales tax Salt Lake City, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) is calling on the members of the Utah Senate to scrap a plan to increase the sales tax. The increase would supposedly help fund the plagued Utah Transit Authority, which is currently operating with a two billion-dollar deficit. AFP-UT State Director, […]

TRENTON, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments for a landmark case for worker freedom and free speech, Janus v AFSCME. The case will decide the constitutionality of forcing more than 5 million government workers in 22 non-right-to-work states, including New Jersey, to pay fees […]

Grassroots group thanks Florida House members for passing H.B. 7055 Tallahassee, Florida – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) has launched a direct mail campaign to thank members of the Florida legislature for passing H.B. 7055 out of the House of Representatives. H.B. 7055 creates the Hope Scholarship, which allows alternative education options for victims of bullying […]

Grassroots group advocates for greater freedom for Granite State workers CONCORD, N.H.—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) highlighted the gravity of Janus v. AFSCME, a landmark case for worker freedom and free speech being heard by the United States Supreme Court on Monday. “Without right to work laws, Granite Staters are being forced to pay money […]

Grassroots group urges passage of Right-to-Work Supreme Court case and Otero County Ordinance SANTE FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is applauding Right-to-Work activity at the state and federal level this week. Today, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for a landmark case for worker freedom and free speech, Janus v AFSCME. […]

HB 918 lowers individual and corporate rates, should not include special carve outs Atlanta, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) is calling on the Senate to remove a provision from HB 918 that includes a special carve out for jet fuel. Without this corporate welfare, HB 918 will lower personal income rates, lowers business tax […]

Grassroots group launches direct mail campaign to thank House and Senate members Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates for workers’ rights has launched a direct mail campaign to thank Florida House and Senate members who have supported a policy initiative that would create more accountability and transparency requirements for government unions. […]