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DENVER, Co. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement opposing a bill that would create a scheme where utility companies could unfairly charge their customers when building electric vehicle charging stations. SB 216, which was introduced in the Senate Transportation Committee today, would allow utility companies to build and maintain electrical vehicle stations and charge all […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley’s move to bypass an outdated and illogical Senate “blue slip” tradition was a good move. Doing so will help ensure fair and qualified judicial nominees get the confirmation hearings they deserve. The blue slip tradition has been abused by some in the Senate to prevent qualified nominees from getting […]
Last year was a great year for America’s judicial system. Thanks to the hard work and leadership of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 2017 saw a record number of fair and qualified judges confirmed by the Senate. Ensuring that quality judges who will uphold the Constitution and rule of law get nominated is incredibly important […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Friday responded to an ad released by Senator Chuck Schumer’s Senate Majority PAC. The ad attempts to defend Sen. Joe Donnelly’s vote against the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by arguing the tax cuts aren’t helping working Hoosiers despite relief at every income bracket, bonuses, wage hikes, […]
Click on the link below for a printable PDF version of AFP-Arizona’s 2018 Legislative Agenda and Scorecard scoring rubric (updated 03/15/2018) afpaz2018LegAgendaIdesOfMarch AFP-Arizona will improve the well-being of Arizona citizens by passing legislative policy reforms that expand economic freedom. The 2018 scorecard will be the 35th annual scorecard put out by AFP-Arizona and the Arizona Federation […]
Arlington Va. – Americans for Prosperity today praised the Senate for voting to approve the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155). This bipartisan legislation includes changes to federal banking laws that are needed to provide small banks and lenders with relief from the regulatory weight of Dodd-Frank. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government […]
Grassroots group shares governor’s disappointment, urges General Assembly to pass clean budget RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) on Wednesday responded to Governor Northam calling on the General Assembly to reconvene for a special session on April 11th to complete the Commonwealth’s two-year budget bill. The legislature adjourned its regular session last week without […]
Jackson, MS. – Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released a statement Wednesday commending both the State House and State Senate for passing legislation aimed at reducing the number of repeat offenders, easing the burden on the state, and helping empower low-level offenders to become productive members of society. The House concurred on Senate amendments to HB […]
In new ad, small business owner shares how tax reform helps grow business INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Thursday will launch the second wave of a major ad campaign in the Hoosier State, sharing the story of an Indiana small business owner about how tax reform is allowing her to grow her business […]
