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Grassroots group responds to recent ad hominem attacks on groups opposing transit plan NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) released the following statement as pro-transit groups, including Transit for Nashville, have shifted their strategy from talking transit to attacking groups standing in opposition to the $9 billion Nashville transit plan. “Transit tax supporters have clearly gone […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) will host Senator Todd Young for a “Tax Day” conversation this Monday, April 16 at 9:00 am in downtown Indianapolis to talk about the recently-passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its effects on Hoosier communities. Hoosiers everywhere are already seeing bigger paychecks because of the new tax […]
Momentum grows as Otero becomes second county in New Mexico to pass Right-to-Work Alamogordo, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM), the state’s leading advocates for common sense labor reforms is applauding the vote today by Otero County Commissioners that make the county the second in New Mexico to enact a right-to-work ordinance. AFP-NM lauded […]
We’re excited to announce that Chris McCoy has been promoted to AFP-NC’s new state director. Previously serving as a field director in Winston-Salem, and then as senior field director, Chris will now be your voice at the state capitol, fighting for more freedom and opportunity for all North Carolinians. He lives in Moorseville with his wife, three kids, and […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) on Wednesday announced Chris McCoy as the new state director. McCoy previously served as senior field director. “I am honored that Americans for Prosperity has entrusted me with leading the organization’s grassroots efforts in the great state of North Carolina. I look forward to building on past […]
Lawmakers should reject any proposal to give themselves greater ability to raise taxes on Illinoisans NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) on Monday launched a new digital ad and website calling on lawmakers to oppose scrapping Illinois’ constitutionally protected flat income tax for a graduated one. AFP-IL, the state’s leading free-market organization, has been at […]
Don’t believe the false narrative about right to work legislation. Defenders of the union status quo will tell you that forced unionization is necessary to protect New Mexican workers, and that every member of the union should pay dues. State Director Burly Cain recently defended those forced union members along with right-to-work laws around the country. Right-to-work states added 1.7 million jobs […]
Leader Pelosi draws fog to New Mexico’s benefits of tax reform Albuquerque, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is disappointed in Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for spreading a misinformation campaign on the true benefits of tax reform. Along with videos and collateral being provided by the group Not One Penny, Leader Pelosi is traveling […]
GOP Candidates vying to win August 14 primary will tackle top issues for WI voters MILWAUKEE, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will host the first Wisconsin Republican Senate Primary debate of the year on Thursday, April 26th at the Country Springs Hotel in Pewaukee. Both State Senator Leah Vukmir and Businessman Kevin […]
