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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—Today President Biden visited Pittsburgh and proposed tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania State Director Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement: “President Biden has found another can’t-miss way to make ‘Bidenomics’ worse for Americans. If imposed, these tariffs will only make life more expensive for Americans […]

Scranton, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today called on the President to stop visiting the Keystone State to promote “Bidenomics.” AFP-PA Deputy State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement as the President returned to Scranton, once again trying to make the case for “Bidenomics” while continuing to pander to special interests: “President Biden continues to […]

Manchester, New Hampshire—Today as Granite Staters file their taxes, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) issued a statement praising state lawmakers and Governor Sununu for phasing out the Interest and Dividends Tax. AFP-NH Regional Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “Thanks to activists, lawmakers and the full support of Governor Sununu, this is the last […]

TOPEKA, KS—Following a year long effort by Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) and key policy champions to return the state’s budget surplus to hardworking Kansans through a single-rate tax plan, AFP-KS says this weekend’s passage of CCR HB 2036 is a step in the right direction. While AFP-KS’ polling found a majority of Kansans preferred a simplified, single-rate plan, Governor […]

MADISON, WI – Governor Evers recently vetoed a number of bills that will leave Wisconsinites worse off. After last week’s veto of a $3 billion tax cut, this week, the governor vetoed legislation to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently and expand access to affordable healthcare. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “Another […]

Lincoln, NE – A new poll commissioned by Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska (AFP-NE) shows that 71 percent of Nebraskans oppose the new legislation backed by Governor Jim Pillen. The tax package would amount to the highest tax increase in state history and make Nebraska into one of the most-taxed states in the nation. The poll highlights the stark […]

Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released a statement on their support for Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision to veto the latest minimum wage bill. Matt Davison, AFP-VA State Director, released the following statement: “We unequivocally agree with Gov. Youngkin’s decision to veto the latest legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage. It is clear […]

First Step to Amend Constitution to Ban the Statewide Property Tax NASHVILLE, TN – Following the Senate’s passage House Joint Resolution 81 (HJR0081), which takes important steps to add a constitutional amendment banning statewide property taxes in Tennessee, Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) is applauding the resolution and efforts to forever ban the statewide […]

St. Paul, MN – Today, following Governor Tim Walz’s annual State of the State address, Americans for Prosperity – Minnesota (AFP-MN), called out his government’s reckless fiscal policies and poor handling of the state economy. AFP-MN State Director, Jake Coleman, gave the following statement: “Minnesotans are already suffering the consequences of Bidenomics, and Governor Walz’s […]