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ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) condemned Governor Tim Walz for his legacy of waste, fraud and scandals in his seven years as governor following his final state of the state address on Tuesday night. Jake Coleman, AFP-MN state director, gave the following statement: “Tim Walz proposing new taxes and touting Minnesota as the […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauded the Senate today for rejecting HB 1602, a costly proposal that would have expanded government and driven up prices for Granite Staters. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “Today’s vote is a win for New Hampshire families and taxpayers. HB 1602 was a costly, top‑down […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) celebrated Ohio’s rank of 15th on a new index of states’ economic outlook today and called for further tax relief for Ohioans as they pay federal taxes on Wednesday. The new “Rich States, Poor States” index by the American Legislative Exchange Council moved Ohio up to 15th from last year’s […]
Concord, NH — On Tax Day, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is urging lawmakers to reject renewed calls for an income tax and instead protect the Granite State’s proven low-tax model that delivers more value to taxpayers than anywhere else in the country. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “In New Hampshire, we’ve proven that you […]
Pierre, SD – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) marked Tax Day by issuing a fresh call for the Legislature to pass a tax transparency bill and increase accountability in the Mount Rushmore state. Truth in taxation – part of the Rushmore Roadmap agenda – is AFP-SD’s belief that property owners and taxpayers should be given detailed information by tax authorities outlining the impact of any proposed increases. This legislative initiative […]
BRIGHTON, MI – On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity–Michigan (AFP-MI), Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), State Senator Lana Theis (MI-22), Job Creators Network, and Americans for Tax Reform hosted a roundtable event in Brighton, Michigan, to discuss the long-term benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. During the discussion, more than 20 business owners and entrepreneurs […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR- Americans for Prosperity Arkansas (AFP-AR) praised Gov. Huckabee Sanders’ transformational leadership across the Natural State following the Governor’s State of the State this afternoon. AFP-AR State Director Ryan Norris released the following statement: “Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has demonstrated transformational leadership for the people of Arkansas—expanding educational freedom and strengthening the state’s economy. As we […]
Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) calls on the Maine Legislature to reject the supplemental state budget proposal that includes a new income tax surcharge that punishes success and discourages investment. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee advanced the measure to the full Maine Legislature for debate. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Maine lawmakers are […]
Americans are anxious about stagnant incomes and the rising cost of living. Some politicians have responded by floating tax hikes, including a wealth tax. But what is a wealth tax? And would it help address the rising cost of living? A wealth tax is a tax on net worth — assets minus debts — above a certain threshold. In other words, a wealth tax is a […]
