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Lansing, Michigan—Today the Michigan House voted to reduce the state income tax from 4.25 percent to 4.05 percent. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) praised the vote and State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: “Thanks to Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (HD-46), tax relief for Michiganders has cleared its first hurdle in Lansing. The cost-of-living crisis remains […]
ARLINGTON, VA— After an unnecessary prolonged debate, the Senate passed a funding bill, averting a disruptive government shutdown. Brent Gardner, AFP’s Chief Government Affairs Officer, said: “Americans for Prosperity (AFP) recognizes the Senate for getting the job done and rightfully ignoring the reckless partisan voices, keeping the government open and preventing a shutdown. The irresponsible idea to […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) issued its Taxpayer Scorecard for the 2023-24 legislative session. The scorecard rates every member of the General Assembly on their voting record with an eye towards tax and spending policies that could increase costs on Pennsylvanians. This year, four members stood above the rest. In the Senate, AFP-PA recognizes […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity’s Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement in regard to the House of Representatives passing a funding bill to keep the government open: “The House of Representatives has passed a critical funding bill to keep federal agencies operational through the end of September. AFP commends House members for […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling on legislators to fulfill their responsibilities and support the funding bill this week to prevent a harmful government shutdown. President Trump and Congressional Republicans are working to keep the government open and advance policies that benefit the American people. However, some Democrats in Washington are threatening […]
COLUMBUS, OH—This week, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) made significant legislative progress, contributing to the advancement of two state Senate bills and two House bills. Senate Bill 66 S.B. 66 would bring relief and simplicity to our local property tax systems, including comprehensive tax rate calculation, transparency, and stability in school funding. AFP-OH commends State Sens. Sandra O’Brien […]
New Iberia and Maurice, LA – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity – Louisiana (AFP-LA) hosted two town halls on Louisiana’s upcoming Constitutional Amendment 2, featuring special guests State Representatives Troy Herbert (HD-31) and Beau Beaullieu (HD-48). The legislators and AFP-LA engaged in a meaningful dialogue with constituents on how Amendment 2 will foster […]
Speaker Johnson Outlines Conservative Principles, Path Forward on Reconciliation Washington, DC— Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted House Speaker Mike Johnson for a conversation today that was streamed to over 70 live watch parties across AFP’s 50-state grassroots network and attended by top activists from across the country at AFP’s Freedom Embassy on Capitol Hill. The conversation […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH), alongside dozens of Ohio grassroots organizations, released a letter expressing strong support for the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and urging Ohio legislators to take immediate action to make its provisions permanent. In the letter, the organizations highlighted three key provisions of the TCJA that have […]
