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Lansing, Michigan—On this Independence Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom visited Michigan to stump for the Biden-Harris campaign. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) Deputy State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement on the Californian’s visit: “It’s hard to imagine a lawmaker who has less in common with Michiganders than Governor Gavin Newsom, but then, this administration […]
New Economic Report Calls Out Politicians for Pointing Fingers After Backing ‘Bidenomics’ Washington, DC— Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a new economic report, responding to lawmakers’ attempts to dodge accountability for rubber-stamping President Biden’s economic policies by blaming businesses for increased consumer prices. As first reported by the New York Post, Bidenflation Blame Game: How […]
Topeka, KS—Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) has strongly opposed utilizing the state’s Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond program, or expanding it, for the last five years citing it as an egregious form of income redistribution from Kansas families and small businesses to the political class. This costly special session had the sole intent of delivering […]
Topeka, KS—In the midst of a costly special session, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) says the tax bill passed is far from the relief Kansans could have received this year with a single-rate plan. Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed more than 75 tax cuts in 8 bipartisan and comprehensive tax packages since taking office. Because the […]
AFP-KS says that ‘Bidenomics’ has made gas expensive enough, public utilities shouldn’t make a profit off ratepayers Wichita, KS—Following public meetings by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to consider rate increases for Kansas Gas Service customers, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) submitted comments to urge the commission to deny any rate hike. AFP-KS highlighted how requests within […]
AFP-FL Awards 16 State Legislators as Key Policy Champions Tallahassee, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) unveiled its 2024 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting the state’s elected officials who championed solutions that will create more opportunity for all Floridians. The scorecard serves as an accountability tool for activists and the general public to learn how each Senator and Representative […]
Little Rock, AR—With the likely special session set to unfold, Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) is calling upon legislators to leverage the state’s expected revenue surplus to provide tax relief for hardworking Arkansans. AFP-AR State Director, Ryan Norris, released the following statement: “In Arkansas, there is a great need for tax cuts that can help lower inflation. Economic […]
Topeka, KS—Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is strongly opposing talks of a special session in the legislature to further tax reform after Governor Laura Kelly vetoed yet another compromise bill. AFP-KS State Director, Liz Patton, issued the following statement: “Why go into a costly and unnecessary special session when Governor Kelly can sign a bipartisan tax compromise […]
Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) applauds the legislative victories secured and the budget compromise that concludes the General Assembly 2024 session. AFP-VA’s legislative agenda was well received in the General Assembly. Overall, 16 policy victories were secured for Virginians: 12 bills acted on and four priority victories secured, including defeating donor disclosure, overcoming efforts […]
