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We all want our state’s businesses to do well — but should Michigan taxpayers foot the bill to provide them with tax breaks, bailouts and subsidies? This is a practice known as corporate welfare. It entails picking winners and losers in the marketplace, based entirely on a business’s political connections. It means that companies don’t fail and […]
Grassroots leaders call on citizens to raise their voice, calls for fiscal restraint from County Naples, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the states leading grassroots advocates for good stewardship have launched a digital campaign to connect citizens with their Collier County Commissioners regarding a shortsighted proposal to increase utility fees to address storm water challenges, a […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched a campaign criticizing Sen. Kerry Donovan for her support for HB18-1312, a bill that would limit innovation and access to broadband internet by instituting provisions coercing internet service providers to adapt net neutrality. The effort will leverage AFP’s extensive grassroots army as well as mail and digital […]
Grassroots group applauds years of thoughtful policy reforms that catapulted Florida to be recognized as the freest state in the country Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates for freedom are applauding Florida lawmakers from the past several legislative sessions for pushing for policy outcomes that have led the Sunshine State […]
Granite State falls to second freest state in new Cato Institute study MANCHESTER, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commented on the CATO Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States study. New Hampshire ranked as the second freest state in the country. In the last study conducted in 2016, New Hampshire was the number […]
Charleston, W.Va. – In case you missed it, West Virginia Record recently published an article on the efforts of Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) in thanking lawmakers that voted in line with the organization’s priorities as indicated by the third annual Legislative Scorecard and urging them to keep standing up for taxpayers. Americans for Prosperity- […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) unveiled the recipients of the 2018 Pinnacle of Prosperity Awards Thursday. The awards are given to members of the legislature who, through floor votes, committee votes, and bill sponsorship, supported policies that expanded economic opportunities for individuals and small business. Award recipients were also cheered for their support of policies […]
Keystone State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat PA Governor in November Election HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced it will oppose Governor Tom Wolf’s re-election and encourage Pennsylvania voters to elect former state senator Scott Wagner as governor. The free-market activist group will be canvassing, making phone calls, and running advertisements […]
Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) submitted public comments supporting actions by the administration to curb excessive regulations that are limiting opportunity for American businesses and workers. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was instituted to require federal agencies to evaluate the environmental impact of their activities. In the nearly 50 years since its enactment, […]
