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Millions of Americans purchase and drive cars. For those who live in areas where they can’t rely on public transportation, affordable access to a vehicle is a necessity. So, when the Obama administration implemented a corporate welfare scheme in the auto industry, Americans who rely on cars the most paid the price. But now the Trump administration […]
Referendum NO. 2 lacks transparency and will cost residents hundreds of dollars a year Tampa, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots organization for economic freedom, today launched a new direct mail effort urging Hillsborough County voters to reject a ballot initiative that would impose a $280 million sales tax hike to fund […]
Arlington, VA – In response to President Trump’s announcement this evening in Council Bluffs, IA that his administration will be promoting the use of ethanol by allowing year-round sales of E15, a fuel that is 15 percent ethanol by volume, Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “President Trump has revitalized our […]
Americans for Prosperity Policy Analyst Martin Rodriguez | Morning Consult According to a 2016 Reuters/Ipsos Election Day poll, a majority of Americans believe the economy is “rigged” to benefit wealthy insiders. … The latest example of how the well-connected are able to work out sweetheart deals at the expense of everyone else is legislation that […]
Sales tax hike would give Hillsborough highest rate in the state, hurt families Brandon, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots advocacy group against wasteful spending and burdensome tax increases, is calling in Hillsborough citizens to vote “No” on the $230 million proposal to increase Hillsborough County’s sales tax to the highest […]
FRANKFORT, K.Y. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today called on Governor Matt Bevin’s administration to cancel the Kentucky Wired Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Finance Cabinet and the non-profit Center for Rural Development (CRD). The MOA would potentially divert tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to the Center for Rural Development. CRD invested none […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday criticized a new proposal that would create confusion around tailgating by allowing some forms but not others, hurt agritourism and other budding industries, and regulate some private social gatherings. The proposal, which the Legislative Council Study Committee on Alcohol Beverages Enforcement is slated to consider today, […]
Dear Senator / Assembly Member: Thank you for your support of S-2510 / A-3754, which would break down barriers for hair braiders in New Jersey. Under current law, hair braiders must attend 1,200 hours of cosmetology school, which can cost $17,000-$20,000, and where traditional curriculum does not even cover African-style hair braiding. This is a […]
Arlington, VA – The Justice Department announced yesterday that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with state attorneys general this month to discuss large technology companies amid “a growing concern that these companies may be hurting competition and intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms.” The announcement raises concern of antitrust or other action against tech companies following this week’s hearings […]
