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Unleashing opportunity through sound fiscal policy and allowing Montanans to keep more of what they earn. Why Unsustainable government spending limits the economic opportunity of all Americans and fuels special-interest politics that rig the system in favor of the well-connected at the expense of everyone else. It’s also creating a debt load that presents one […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — As the Chicago Bears continue their campaign to build a taxpayer-funded football stadium in Arlington Heights, a new draft piece of legislation reportedly cues up a path forward for the multi-billion dollar corporate welfare deal. Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Deputy State Director Brian Costin released the following statement on the news: “In a state that’s […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and ringing in a new chapter. But one thing that is not changing in the New Year is the Village of Arlington Heights’ fight to hoodwink taxpayers into subsidizing a multi-billion-dollar project for the Chicago Bears. For months, the Village of Arlington Heights has publicly dismissed concerns […]
Lansing, Michigan—Today, Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) rebuked the state legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for numerous instances of cronyism and corruption baked into the state budget. Reporting from the Detroit News and others indicates that numerous private real estate developers and labor unions profited from earmarks in the budget, all paid for by Michigan […]
“Taxpayers should not be stuck with the bill to fund a private business’ profits.” NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) called on state and local leaders to scrutinize Oracle, amid reports of layoffs after the company received nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in taxpayer money. Oracle has received $65 million in Economic Community […]
While the Village of Arlington Heights publicly dismisses concerns over subsidies for the proposed Chicago Bears stadium and real estate development, new reporting from Caroline Kubzansky of the Chicago Tribune reveals significant concern from stakeholders over the potential for property tax dollars being diverted to the Bears via a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The Heartland Institute will host a debate on the Chicago Bears’ proposal to build a taxpayer-funded stadium in Arlington Heights this Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm. While Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas W. Hayes was invited to participate, the Village will not be in attendance. WHO: Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Deputy State Director Brian […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Americans for Prosperity – Illinois (AFP-IL) today submitted an Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Arlington Heights to investigate the use of corporate welfare programs for the Chicago Bears stadium and other economic development projects. The Village operates at least five different corporate welfare programs, in […]
Americans for Prosperity – Illinois (AFP-IL) today submitted an Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Arlington Heights to investigate the use of corporate welfare programs for the Chicago Bears stadium and other economic development projects. 2022.9.15 AFP-IL FOIA Request to Arlington Heights
