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ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged Governor Walz and state lawmakers to take decisive, fiscally responsible steps to stem the tide of fiscal and economic crisis our state is facing due to the coronavirus pandemic and business shutdown. In light of recent projections by the end of this fiscal year, the […]
Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) is hosting a Tele-Town Hall today with U.S. Congressman Scott Perry and American Legislative Exchange Council Chief Economist Johnathan Williams for a conversation on why Congress needs to reject attempts to bail out states for irresponsible policymaking made long before COVID-19. AFP recently launched a national grassroots campaign to […]
FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) ) today cautioned Governor Beshear and the General Assembly against enacting fiscally irresponsible reforms amidst recent revenue estimates showing a plunge in April’s individual and corporate income tax revenues and a general fund shortfall of $318.7 to $495.7 million. COVID-19 and the government’s response to it have resulted […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today released a set of principles and recommendations that offer lawmakers a starting point to build a stronger economy as the country recovers from COVID-19. As Congress considers additional massive spending bills, the guidance is intended to present better alternatives to help the economy recover – and ultimately […]
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded action taken by the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board in adopting a statement to urge unrestricted access to dental services for all Wisconsin citizens. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ blanket shutdown has limited access to crucial […]
Official projections now show the state will be facing a $2.4 billion (at least) Covid-19/shutdown-induced budget deficit. Former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch will join us to share some tough lessons learned and advice for today’s leaders from the last time we faced a budget challenge like this. Then in the second half of the […]
KNOXVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced it will host a Facebook live tomorrow with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and AFP Regional Director Ryan Black for a conversation on local and state bailouts and why Congress needs to reject attempts to bail out states for years of fiscal irresponsibility. Recently, AFP launched a national […]
HATTIESBURG, MS – Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today launched a robust effort to mobilize Mississippians and urge Sen. Roger Wicker to reject any legislative efforts to bailout state and local governments. AFP-MS joins the national grassroots campaign urging Washington lawmakers to instead advocate for reforms that can spur recovery and create an economy that empowers […]
Grassroots group expands digital campaign against bailouts as details emerge on massive spending bill Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to calls by congressional leaders for a massive “Rooseveltian” spending package that could cost upward of $2 trillion by expanding its digital campaign urging members of the U.S. House and Senate to oppose bailouts. […]
