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Lincoln, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) launched a new digital and mail thank you campaign this week featuring Sen. Pete Ricketts. The effort highlights the senator for his vote to pass the Working Families Tax Cuts, providing relief to Nebraska families at a time when many continue to face mounting challenges centered around affordability.  AFP Regional Director Jesse Mallory issued the […]

Salem, Oregon — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement after Oregonians rejected Ballot Measure 120, which would have amended Oregon statutes to increase the gas tax, raise vehicle fees, and raise the payroll tax. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said:  “Yesterday, Oregonians shut down a reckless gas tax hike and sent a clear message to […]

Arlington, VA — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a telephone town hall with Congressman Kevin Kiley for a conversation on recent legislation passed by Congress and what it means for California families and small businesses. During the town hall, Congressman Kiley discussed the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts and answered questions […]

Concord, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today applauded the House for rejecting a proposal that would have opened the door to a state income tax. The proposal, backed by lawmakers and outside supporters who pushed the so-called “3-3 Tax Savings Plan,” would have fundamentally changed the Granite State’s tax structure and undermined New Hampshire’s longstanding “Live Free or […]

Concord, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commends the House for rejecting SB 498, a misguided proposal that would have created a new insurer assessment scheme and shifted costs onto Granite State families through higher health insurance premiums. The legislation would have established a dangerous precedent by empowering a new nonprofit entity to […]

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) issued the following statement regarding the negotiated tax package announced this week.    AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement:   “Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax hike veto has made long-term property tax relief difficult. While Republicans have provided hundreds of millions in tax relief over the last decade, Democrats simply […]

Montpelier, Vermont — During National Small Business Week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is raising concerns about the increasingly difficult environment facing small businesses across Vermont, as lawmakers in Montpelier continue advancing policies that threaten affordability, growth, and opportunity. Despite already ranking among the least competitive tax environments in the country, proposals to raise taxes on small […]

Concord, NH — During National Small Business Week, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) expressed disappointment with the Senate’s amended version of HB 155, which removed the original Business Enterprise Tax (BET) rate reduction included in the House-passed bill. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said:  “Small Business Week is about recognizing the entrepreneurs and local employers […]

LITTLE ROCK- As this State legislative session comes to an end, Americans for Prosperity Arkansas (AFP-AR) provided a glimpse on what comes next on the road ahead in their “Pathway to Zero” State Income Tax elimination plan.  This economic roadmap from AFP-AR has been met with broad support and has a groundswell of support in […]