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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AFP Applauds Introduction of Revamped Employee Rights Act
Mar 26, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) introduced the Employee Rights Act, a package of measures that would empower American employees to have a greater say over how their hard-earned pay can be used by unions for political activity, among other significant reforms. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “The Employee Rights Act would give workers […]

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Jobs for Success Act would Recognize that all People have Potential   
Mar 25, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity is encouraged by the introduction of the JOBS for SUCCESS Act introduced by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas). The proposed legislation will reform the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF) by refocusing the program on its intended goals of removing barriers to success for […]

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AFP to House: Give New State Employees More Options, Control Over Retirement Plans
Mar 7, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged the House to give state retirees more flexible retirement options after they killed House Bill 629, which would have established a state defined contribution retirement plan for state and political subdivision members of the retirement system. “This vote was a huge missed opportunity. We’ve seen other […]

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