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Grassroots group activates to bring more fiscal responsibility and tax relief for Nebraskans LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE), a free-market grassroots organization in Nebraska with over 45,000 activists across the state, on Thursday announced its support for Governor Ricketts’ latest budget reform and tax relief packages. The group is activating its network of […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) applauded the West Virginia House of Delegates vote on Friday to eliminate film tax credits. This vote followed previous action by the state Senate. The bill now heads to the Governor for his signature. “It’s Oscar season and if they had a category for ‘Acting in the Best Interests […]
Grassroots group supports bill promoting South Dakota small businesses and entrepreneurs. PIERRE, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) commended the introduction of a bill that would allow South Dakota’s microbrewers to grow and thrive, removing antiquated barriers to prosperity. “This is a great bill for South Dakota’s microbrewers, their employees, and the farmers and […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded the Florida House for passing worker right’s legislation, House Bill 25 (HB25). Introduced by Representative Scott Plakon, HB25 would expand freedoms for Florida workers and amplify their voice with their union representation, ensuring that unions better serve their membership. The legislation would require unions to hold regular elections and obtain 50 percent […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) applauded the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee for rejecting SB 696, which would establish cap-and-trade in Virginia and bring the state’s carbon emissions regulations in compliance with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s rule (RGGI). AFP-VA has long opposed cap-and-trade schemes that increase Virginians’ electric costs and are detrimental […]
Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today applauded Pennsylvania’s Office of Open Records for ordering Pittsburgh and Allegheny County officials to disclose the bid they submitted to Amazon for its second headquarters. AFP-PA, the state’s leading grassroots organization, has been at the forefront of opposing tax handouts and other corporate welfare schemes that reduce competition and give the powerful and well-connected […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today applauded the Senate Education and Health Committee for voting down Medicaid expansion bill SB 572, which incorporated all other Medicaid expansion legislation being considered by the committee. AFP-VA, the state’s leading free-market organization, has been at the forefront of opposing Medicaid expansion, which would trap the least fortunate in a […]
Governor Calls for Historic Welfare Reform As Economy Grows Stronger WI Conservative Grassroots Activists Will Engage Legislature to Pass Reforms MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin praised the sweeping plan for welfare reform outlined by Governor Scott Walker in today’s 2018 State of the State Address. The Governor’s address comes one week after the Department […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) on Wednesday applauded the Franklin Circuit Court’s decision to uphold Kentucky’s Right-to-Work law. AFP-KY led the charge to get right-to-work legislation through the legislature and to Governor Bevin’s desk for his signature. “Today’s ruling by the Franklin Circuit Court affirming Kentucky’s right-to-work law is great news for workers […]
