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NASHVILLE, TN – On Monday, May 24th, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) will host an event with U.S. Representative Mark Green and AFP President Tim Phillips highlighting the significant problems with President Biden’s $4 trillion “infrastructure” proposal. The event is part of AFP’s “Stop the Spending Spree” campaign. Tennesseans interested in attending can register here. Media […]

RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for 11 House of Delegates candidates running for election and re-election. These individuals earned the support of AFP-VA for their demonstrated legislative leadership, dedication to principled policy solutions, and ability to build broad-based policy coalitions. AFP-VA is supporting these candidates through a variety of tactics, including leveraging the full weight of its grassroots […]

TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) weighed in shortly after Governor Laura Kelly vetoed SB29. The grassroots group supported this bill that gives Kansans and their families additional flexibility during a time of need. AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton issued the following statement: “This piece of legislation served as a stop-gap solution to […]

Grassroots group also launches campaign on tax reform proposal PHOENIX, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today unveiled a new survey commissioned by AFP-AZ showing that the vast majority of Arizonans support reducing the personal income tax rate. Key findings show that voters believe a tax reduction is important to spur economic growth and allow […]

HARRISBURG, Pa –Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today celebrated the passage of ballot questions 1, 2, and 3 that will ensure Pennsylvanians have a greater voice in the emergency declaration process. This will be accomplished by adding the General Assembly to the decision-making process and limiting any Governor’s ability to unilaterally act without oversight. The grassroots […]

DENVER – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) announced plans to launch an accountability effort to supplement their existing efforts to cut the gas tax on the 2022 ballot. AFP-CO State Director Jesse Mallory issued the following statement: “The Colorado Senate rammed through likely the most unpopular, anti-taxpayer legislation of recent history today. Even after hours of testimony […]

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Taxpayers Coalition, a group of local, state, and national advocacy partners focused on protecting Colorado taxpayers by defeating the legislature’s new gas tax legislation, announced the expansion of the coalition ahead of the final Senate vote. New members include Springs Taxpayers and Broomfield Taxpayer Matters. The bill, SB21-260, would initially […]

PHOENIX, AZ – Following Governor Doug Ducey’s announcement marking the end to Arizona’s participation in the Federal Unemployment Benefit Programs that are hindering the state’s economic recovery, Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) released a statement thanking Gov. Ducey for taking this step to help boost Arizona’s economy and help businesses who are looking to create jobs. Following […]

Illinois is part of a national campaign to oppose President Biden’s “Infrastructure” Proposals SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Americans For Prosperity – Illinois (AFP-IL) is joining AFP’s national, seven-figure campaign to oppose President Biden’s $4 trillion “infrastructure” proposal. This plan includes wasteful, partisan spending priorities funded by massive tax increases that will deeply affect Illinois families still […]