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Concord, NH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement applauding Governor Ayotte’s veto of House Bill 451, legislation that would have imposed a mandatory tax on paint purchases and would have required paint manufacturers to establish and finance a program to collect unused paint. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, released the following […]
Columbia, SC – Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina (AFP-SC) today celebrated the South Carolina General Assembly’s passage of H. 4216, landmark legislation that flattens the state’s income tax and sets South Carolina on a path toward ultimately eliminating the income tax entirely. The legislation will trigger a flat rate of 1.99% based on revenue, which at […]
AUSTIN, TX – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) announced the launch of a new task force dedicated to transformational property tax reform in Texas comprised of a coalition of local elected officials, as Texas taxpayers continue to struggle with one of the highest property tax rates in the nation. First announced at an event with […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement in response to the Washington State House of Representatives passing SB 6346, legislation that would impose an income tax. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “For decades, Washingtonians have rejected an income tax, but unfortunately, the Washington Legislature has decided not to listen to their […]
Tax problems aren’t just numbers on a form. They show up when families have smaller paychecks, when small businesses are forced to follow confusing rules, and when everyday Americans try to navigate tax season every year. The truth is simple: Our tax code has become far more bloated and complex than necessary to raise revenue. […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) testified before the House Finance Committee in opposition to SB 6346. The proposed legislation would impose a 9.9 percent income tax on high earners. More than 100,000 Washingtonians have signed on in opposition to the legislation, the highest total recorded in the Legislature’s online system. In addition to delivering testimony, AFP […]
Columbia, SC – Today, Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina (AFP-SC) reinforced the favorable report for H. 4216 from the Senate Finance Committee, and urged the Senate to flatten the tax code by passing this bill. Setting a flat tax rate at 1.99% would not only give South Carolina the lowest flat state income tax in the country […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) slammed the House for approving HB 1602, a bill that will require battery producers to cover the costs for a burdensome recycling program. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, released the following statement: “HB 1602 will force battery manufacturers to fund the full costs of a […]
RICHMOND, VA- Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) is weighing in on the 2026 General Assembly midsession after crossover, with fair praise on bipartisan victories while expressing grave concern on the progressives pushes from factions in Richmond. AFP-VA Director Tim Parrish issued the following statement: “A core pillar of Americans for Prosperity’s vision is a Virginia where limited government, […]
