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Don’t believe the false narrative about right to work legislation. Defenders of the union status quo will tell you that forced unionization is necessary to protect New Mexican workers, and that every member of the union should pay dues. State Director Burly Cain recently defended those forced union members along with right-to-work laws around the country. Right-to-work states added 1.7 million jobs […]
Authorizing $300 million in bonds without voter approval is not the appropriate solution to fixing pension woes grassroots group says LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Thursday reacted to the Nebraska legislature’s rejection of LB 548, a bill that would have authorized $300 million in bonds for Omaha Public Schools. Currently, the Omaha […]
If you’ve been following the story of the Nashville transit plan boondoggle, you know by now that this plan to alleviate traffic congestion is estimated to cost taxpayers $9 billion. You also know that the plan’s original estimate was about half that amount, but lawmakers weren’t being upfront about the costs. But did you know that transit plans just like this […]
Grassroots group commends lawmakers for breaking impasse, passing budget. LINCOLN, Nebr.—Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE), a grassroots advocacy organization in Nebraska with over 45,000 activists across the state, on Tuesday released the following statement after lawmakers passed LB944, the state’s mainline budget bill for 2019: “AFP-NE commends lawmakers for working to change the tax-and-spend environment in […]
As Congress continues to slow-walk this year’s Farm Bill reauthorization, President Trump has identified a number of positive agriculture reforms in his most recent budget request. In his FY 2019 proposal, the president seeks to cut waste, limit taxpayer exposure to risk and reduce the kind of corporate welfare that we have unfortunately come to […]
FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky today blasted the budget and tax increases currently being debated by the Kentucky legislature. The GOP-authored measure is expected to pass both chambers later today. AFP-KY activists pointed to the measure’s failure to address the main drivers of the state’s spending crisis and its nearly $500 million tax increase on hardworking Kentuckians. Americans […]
Grassroots group launches video opening debate on foul play around local, state, national handouts to MLB stadiums Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s leading grassroots organization protecting taxpayers from wasteful government spending, marked Opening Day with the release of a digital video educating citizens about the pitfalls of corporate welfare for sports stadiums. […]
Below is a sample email for a generic House member who voted for the Prop 301 sales tax extension/hike, but who has performed well on our coalition’s other key bills so far in the session. Here is the spreadsheet: 2018 AZ Rep Generic D7 03-28-2018 And here is a PDF of this letter: 2018 AZ House Generic […]
Activists Cite Company’s Woes as Need for “South Carolina Checkbook” law Governor Blasts “Rogue Agency” as Mismanagement Scandal Widens COLUMBIA – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina today came out in strong support of Governor Henry McMaster’s call for the General Assembly to begin selling off state-owned utility company Santee Cooper. In a press conference today, McMaster blasted […]
