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Augusta, ME—This week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) rallied across Maine, urging lawmakers to oppose any efforts to raise taxes on Mainers. On Monday, AFP activists protested at U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s Lewiston district office, calling on the congressman to support extending Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts that are set to expire at the end of the […]
Columbia, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is celebrating major improvements to H. 4216 by the House Ways and Means Committee to get the Palmetto State on track to gradually phase-out the state income tax. With the committee’s amendment to H. 4216, lawmakers are not just delivering immediate tax relief—they are laying the groundwork for a future without a state […]
Erie, Pennsylvania—Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania and the Erie Chapter of the Manufacturer & Business Association hosted Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, for a panel discussion about the urgency of renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene introduced the panel, saying: “In […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Three leading conservative grassroots organizations—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), GOP-Nashville, and the Nashville Tea Party—have united in a coordinated effort to oppose any proposed property tax hike in Metro Nashville/Davidson County. The coalition’s action comes amid growing concerns that Mayor Freddie O’Connell and members of the Metro City Council may consider increasing property taxes to […]
Raising Taxes of Any Kind Anathema to Pro-Growth Policies Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today called on conservatives to stay aligned with pro-growth tax policies and rebuke the notion of raising taxes on anyone. AFP launched the largest effort by any conservative group to support President Trump’s pro-growth tax policies in 2017 and […]
Constitutional Amendment to ban statewide property tax advances for voter approval Nashville, TN – Today, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed SJR1, which will amend the state constitution to ban a statewide property tax. The Senate previously passed the resolution in March. The constitutional amendment will now be pending voters’ approval on the 2026 ballot. With both chambers having passed […]
Sacramento, CA—On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hit the road across the Golden State to speak with California workers and business owners about the urgent need to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). AFP activists spoke with Californians in several communities and paraded through the congressional districts of Reps. Derek Tran (CA-45), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Josh Harder […]
Cincinnati, OH – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity – Ohio (AFP-OH) held a rally with State Representatives Adam Mathews and Rodney Creech. At the center of the conversation was the critical issue: making permanent the pro-growth tax policies of the 2017 Trump tax cuts to prevent massive tax increases on Ohio families. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil released the following […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) launched a new digital ad campaign applauding Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) for voting to advance the budget resolution in the House, paving the way for Congress to extend President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene released the […]
