Recent News
Denver, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement supporting the recently introduced occupational licensing bill sponsored by Senator Don Coram (SD 6). The bill would place strict limitations on state regulators when mandating occupational licenses for certain professions. It only allows agencies to require a license for an occupation when they are able to […]
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) on Monday announced a direct mail campaign to urge citizens of the 82nd District to contact state Representative Jim Durkin to reinforce his ardent and continued advocacy for beleaguered Illinois taxpayers. AFP-IL has consistently advocated for policies like a meaningful property tax freeze to provide much needed relief […]
Minnesota legislature delays action to address concerns related to increased health care taxes St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) is thanking the members of the Health and Human Services Reform Committee for tabling a bill that would have placed an additional per pill tax burden onto patients already struggling with increased health care […]
JACKSON, Ms. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Mississippi (AFPF-MS) will co-host, alongside Governor Bryant’s Faith-Based Council, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, and Clergy for Prison Reform, “Criminal Justice Reform: Reducing Recidivism, Saving Money.” Join leaders and concerned citizens as we address the opioid crisis and discuss practical solutions that make our streets safer, reduce repeat offenders, and […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) on Thursday sent a letter to lawmakers highlighting Office of Management Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney’s recent statement opposing Medicaid expansion. OMB Director Mick Mulvaney said the President’s budget repeals Medicaid expansion due to the “explosion of state and federal spending” and the “abundant evidence” showing new Medicaid […]
Grassroots group praises lawmakers for enhancing transparency for taxpayers CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) on Tuesday applauded the House of Delegates for voting to reorganize the Department of Health and Human Resources. This behemoth government agency represents a huge part of West Virginia’s expenditures; however, its current makeup prevents transparency and accountability. HB 4014 […]
Grassroots group thanks Florida House members for passing H.B. 7055 Tallahassee, Florida – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) has launched a direct mail campaign to thank members of the Florida legislature for passing H.B. 7055 out of the House of Representatives. H.B. 7055 creates the Hope Scholarship, which allows alternative education options for victims of bullying […]
HB 918 lowers individual and corporate rates, should not include special carve outs Atlanta, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) is calling on the Senate to remove a provision from HB 918 that includes a special carve out for jet fuel. Without this corporate welfare, HB 918 will lower personal income rates, lowers business tax […]
Grassroots group launches direct mail campaign to thank House and Senate members Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates for workers’ rights has launched a direct mail campaign to thank Florida House and Senate members who have supported a policy initiative that would create more accountability and transparency requirements for government unions. […]
