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ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Against expectations and despite predictions that the measure would pass, last night the Albuquerque City Council voted 5-4 to reject a proposal that would have placed a gross receipts tax increase on the November ballot. Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) activists were there to speak out against higher taxes at a time […]
Washington has a bad habit of keeping failed policies alive long after they stop working. The Jones Act may be one of the worst examples. This 100-year-old law was supposed to strengthen American shipping and protect national security. Every time there’s a crisis, Washington waives the act, an admission that the law does nothing to […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week testified before multiple Ohio House and Senate committees in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, improving government accountability, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening Ohio’s economic competitiveness. AFP-OH Legislative Director Hannah Kubbins delivered proponent testimony on House Bills 264, 613, 814, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, highlighting how government […]
LANSING, MI — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) urged lawmakers to carefully scrutinize proposals that would provide additional taxpayer-funded incentives for redevelopment of Detroit’s Renaissance Center, warning against repeating costly economic development strategies that have failed to deliver promised results. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: “Michigan taxpayers have heard these promises before. For […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) today criticized the Illinois Democrats’ passage of the FY 2027 state budget — the largest in Illinois history — warning that continued overspending and tax hikes will further strain families and weaken the state’s economic outlook. The budget was one of the many bills the General Assembly attempted to pass in the 11th hour before the end […]
DENVER, CO — Americans for Prosperity–Colorado (AFP-CO) today thanked Governor Jared Polis for vetoing legislation that would have undermined worker freedom and limited opportunities for Colorado workers. AFP-CO Deputy State Director Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: “AFP thanks Gov. Polis for vetoing this deeply flawed legislation and defending the rights of Colorado workers. This bill would have jeopardized worker freedom, limited opportunity […]
Arlington, VA — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a telephone town hall with Congresswoman Young Kim for a conversation focused on affordability, economic opportunity, and the future of the American Dream. Moderated by AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews, the discussion highlighted key policy areas including the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, energy abundance, and housing […]
Montpelier, Vermont — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement praising Governor Phil Scott’s veto of H.727. This legislation would have created one of the most restrictive, uncertain, and investment-deterring regulatory environments for data centers anywhere in the country. AFP Deputy Northeast Region Director Rachel Burgin said: “At a time when other states are […]
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI — As Pete Buttigieg joins political leaders and national figures at this week’s Mackinac Policy Conference, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) emphasized that Michiganders are still looking for real solutions to the affordability and economic challenges facing families across the state. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: “Michigan families do not […]
