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Grassroots group commends Roosevelt County commission for voting to expand worker freedom PORTALES, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM), the state’s leading grassroots advocate for economic freedom, on Tuesday applauded Roosevelt County commissioners for passing the right-to-work ordinance introduced by Commissioner Matt Hunton, making Roosevelt the sixth county in New Mexico to expand workers’ […]
New study shows light rail causes waste, increases traffic, and results in low ridership Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona is launching a new education campaign in Chandler to inform residents and lawmakers about a massive $65 million boondoggle that could hit taxpayer pocketbooks if the City were to pass an expansion of light rail. […]
Federal tax reform has proven to be a big win for hard-working Americans. Paychecks have increased in size and many businesses have been able to hand out bonuses and expand benefits for their employees. But the focus now is to preserve the benefits of tax reform. That won’t be possible if Washington, D.C., can’t […]
Dear Governor Phil Murphy: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity, and our tens of thousands of activists across the state, please follow through on your promise to the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus and sign S-2510/A-3754, which would end the requirement that those wanting to practice traditional African hair braiding obtain an occupational license. Currently […]
By Kim Kennedy On Monday, June 10, I had an opportunity to visit Harrisburg with Pennsylvania Deputy State Director Anna McCauslin. I got a peek into what a typical day is like for her and, wow, is it fast paced and targeted! For some readers, visiting state representatives sounds as fun as watching corn grow. […]
Supposed Economic-Opportunity Zones Are Taxpayer Scams Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates against corporate welfare and using taxpayer dollars to prop up privately owned sports franchises, released the following statement upon news of Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn carving out a path through federal policy to pull tax dollars from across […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.— Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK), the state’s largest free-market advocacy group, on Monday delivered letters from over 600 Oklahomans to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) urging commissioners to take a closer look at the project. Before the Oklahoma Corporation Commissions passes judgement, AFP-OK has issued a challenge to commissioners to answer several critical […]
Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) has released its legislative scorecard, a tool informing the public about the voting record of their elected officials over the last year. The scorecard empowers Granite Staters to hold their legislators accountable for their votes concerning economic freedom, and growing a free and open society. View scorecard here. 13 legislators […]
Grassroots group applauds Congresswoman Blackburn for leading to end crippling tariffs Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee is applauding legislative champion, Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn for leading through action to help end tariffs. The grassroots group has launched a multi-million-dollar effort to educate lawmakers and citizens about the overwhelming evidence that tariffs increase costs on American […]
