AFP-NH: HB 616 Undermines Property Tax Relief
May 23, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today issued the following statement on House Bill 616, a bill that adds additional costs to the New Hampshire Retirement system by adding a cost of living adjustment and increasing contributions from local and county governments, leading to higher property taxes. “House Bill 616 raises property taxes […]

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AFP-PA Backs Reform to Remove Employment Barriers for Returning Citizens
May 22, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) and a broad coalition of groups including the Greater Harrisburg NAACP, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, the Justice Action Network, Commonwealth Foundation, and Community Legal Services on Wednesday announced support for Senate Bill 637, bipartisan legislation that would remove barriers to employment for returning citizens. SB […]

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Statewide Digital Campaign Thanks Governor Sununu for Rejecting Income Tax, One-Size Fits-All Entitlement Program
May 10, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced a statewide digital campaign thanking Governor Sununu for vetoing SB1, a bill that would have established a new entitlement paid family leave program paid for by an income tax on New Hampshire workers. The digital campaign uses a digital tool that connects Granite Staters with […]

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AFP-NH Thanks Gov. Sununu for Vetoing Income Tax, Paid Family Leave and Medical Leave Program
May 9, 2019

CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) on Thursday thanked Governor Sununu for vetoing SB1, a bill that would have established a new entitlement paid family leave program paid for by an income tax on New Hampshire workers. “Establishing a new entitlement paid for by an income tax on Granite State workers destroys our […]

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AFP-WI Urges Support for JFC Changes to Budget
May 9, 2019

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced support for recommendations made by Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Rep. John Nygren and Sen. Alberta Darling to remove certain items from Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget. The recommendations make improvements to the budget by removing items that would limit educational opportunity, undo pro-growth labor reforms, […]

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AFP Applauds Trump Administration for Protecting Caregivers, Ensuring Public Programs’ Integrity
May 2, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today commended the Trump administration and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for finalizing a rule Thursday prohibiting Medicaid payments from being diverted to government unions. Americans for Prosperity Director of Employment Initiatives Erica Jedynak issued the following statement: “Today’s rule change will restore hundreds of millions of dollars […]

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AFP-MN Praises Trump Administration for Protecting Caregivers, Ensuring Public Programs’ Integrity
May 2, 2019

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Trump administration for prohibiting Medicaid payments from being diverted to government unions. “Medicaid funds should be directed to the intended recipients, not government unions. This ruling ensures our most vulnerable receive the funds they need, maintaining Medicaid for those who need it the most,” […]

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AFP-NH to Lawmakers: Continue Work to Reduce Unfunded State Pension Liability, Reject HB 616 and Property Tax Hikes
Apr 4, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged House members to oppose House Bill 616, which would add further burden on the New Hampshire Retirement System by adding a cost of living adjustment and requiring greater contributions from local and county governments, leading to higher property taxes. “Eliminating our unfunded liability has been […]

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AFP-CO: Colorado Springs Voters Put Out Fire
Apr 3, 2019

DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement Wednesday after Colorado Springs voters overwhelmingly voted against Issue # 1. AFP-CO formed an issue committee and actively opposed Issue #1 with multiple mailers, digital ads, phone calls, and door-to-door canvassing to rally voters of Colorado Springs against the ballot measure. AFP-CO State Director Jesse […]

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