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Indianapolis, Ind. – Senator Joe Donnelly is trying to explain his opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by suggesting his problem with the bill was that the individual tax cuts weren’t permanent. According to the Indianapolis Star, “Donnelly said he voted against the bill because it cuts taxes for the wealthiest Americans while raising taxes on a majority […]

Taxpayers now a step closer to more transparent and accountable government spending CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The State Senate on Thursday passed the Judicial Oversight Amendment, SJR 3, a measure to allow lawmakers to have oversight of the budget of the judicial branch of government. If also passed by the House of Delegates, this constitutional amendment would appear […]

Arlington, VA —  U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin today told the House Ways and Means Committee that President Donald Trump “feels strongly” that the United States should impose a sales tax on purchases made over the Internet, according to Bloomberg. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “The entire point of […]

Grassroots group praises work to limit government, expand opportunity CONCORD-N.H.—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) on Thursday reacted to Governor Chris Sununu’s State of the State address, in which he highlighted the progress the Granite State has made over the past year: “New Hampshire has become a better place to live and do business,” said Greg […]

Grassroots group urges support, launches ad thanking Senators who voted for the bill CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) this week delivered a letter to state lawmakers outlining the organization’s support for the vital paycheck protection bill, SB355, which will safeguard individual workers’ free speech rights. The organization also launched a digital ad buy thanking members […]

Group applauds governor’s call for $1 billion income tax cut NAPERVILLE, IL – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL), the state’s leading free market grassroots organization, applauded Governor Rauner for delivering a budget address that suggested reforms that would provide much needed relief to beleaguered taxpayers. The group commended the governor for setting the stage for future […]

Grassroots group unveils policy agenda in front of local activists and legislators St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN), the free market grassroots advocacy organization launched “Roadmap to Prosperity” a comprehensive policy agenda to help make Minnesota the best state to live, work, and raise a family. AFP-MN released the policy agenda during their legislative […]

Grassroots group applauds increased transparency, accountability of state government CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) on Monday lauded the statewide rollout of “wvCheckbook,” an online tool to track and discover all revenue and spending for the state of West Virginia. “The people have every right to know where their tax dollars are going and how […]

Business has been chugging along in Pierre, and we have been hard at work on issues that are important to you, our fellow free market, limited government patriot. As the legislative session reaches the halfway mark, I wanted to give you a quick update on what’s going on in our capital, what it means for […]