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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement: “Governor Shapiro talks a good game, but what he just laid out is his plan to make Pennsylvania more expensive. From embracing the costly foolishness of cap-and-trade taxes […]

In 2024, while Americans were facing rising unemployment and record-high costs due to year-over-year inflation increases, lawmakers attempted to impose a tax hike that would have made Nebraska’s sales tax rate the highest in the entire country.   Early in 2024, Governor Jim Pillen introduced a tax package that would raise the state sales tax […]

AUSTIN, TX — Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) praised Governor Greg Abbott for his State of the State Address today, where he highlighted an agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature focused on expanding education freedom and unleashing Texas’ economy. Abbott doubled down on his plan for universal school choice and declared it an emergency item for this year’s […]

Indianapolis, IN – Americans for Prosperity – Indiana (AFP-IN) released their 2025 ‘Crossroads of Prosperity’ legislative agenda at the start of Indiana’s 124th General Assembly. Many of their policy goals align closely with Governor Mike Braun’s, which he announced in tonight’s State of the State address.    In 2025, AFP-IN aims to promote policy that unleashes […]

Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) and Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) strongly support Senate Bill 3, legislation that would establish a 2.75% flat income tax rate. Today, S.B. 3 will be presented to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. AFP-OH and ATR believe the flat income tax will propel innovation, drive entrepreneurship, and […]

Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Scott’s Education Transformation Proposal announced last week. As National School Choice Week kicks off, this is the perfect time to recognize the impact of expanded education opportunities on students’ success. AFP Northeast Regional Director Ross Connolly issued the following statement: “As we kick off National School […]

Little Rock, AR—Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) celebrated the passage of HCR 1002, a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to permanently extend President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). As highlighted by AFP-AR and coalition groups at a recent event, the average Arkansas family could see their federal tax bill rise by $2,220 […]

Wichita, KS—Recently, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) touted the launch of a new national campaign called Protect Prosperity which aims to urge lawmakers in D.C. to renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) which is set to expire at the end of the year. U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) and Member of […]

Nation’s Largest Grassroots Organization Has Already Pledged $20M to Partner with Trump Administration to Unleash New Era of Prosperity for America ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity’s President and Chief Executive Officer Emily Seidel released the following statement congratulating President Trump and Vice President Vance on their Inauguration: “On behalf of Americans for Prosperity, I […]