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Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) continued its 2026 grassroots engagement momentum with two back-to-back property tax-focused town halls over President’s Day weekend. Gov. Larry Rhoden joined AFP-SD for the events in Sioux Falls and Dakota Dunes to hear input from regular South Dakotans as the legislature continues the debate on how to alleviate the strain of property taxes in the Mount […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement after the Washington Senate passed SB 6346, an income tax that would increase the financial burden on Washingtonians. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “The Senate has failed to listen to Washingtonians by passing SB 6346. This legislation will affect workers, small businesses, and families across the […]
Atlanta, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) State Director Tony West released the following statement on the tax reform efforts currently under consideration by the Georgia legislature: “Many Georgia families feel like they’re being left behind, and the Georgia legislature has the opportunity to take up transformational legislation that will provide needed tax relief for everyday […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Western Region Director Heather Andrews published an opinion piece in The Center Square on Wednesday, warning that the proposed income taxes will threaten to undermine the state’s growth and damage its future. For more than 50 years, Washingtonians have benefited from the state becoming a high-tech innovation hub where highly skilled individuals come […]
COLUMBUS, OH—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released its Mid-Session Legislative Scorecard and updated “Buckeye Blueprint” legislative agenda at the start of Ohio’s 136th General Assembly session for 2026. The scorecard shows whether or not each member of the Assembly voted in line with AFP-OH’s position on “Key Vote Alert” (KVA) legislation. At the conclusion of the 136th General Assembly, […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a statement regarding SB 6346, an income tax proposal mirrored by Gov. Ferguson’s push for a state-level income tax that would increase the financial burden on Washingtonians. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “Gov. Ferguson’s idea to place heavy burdens on families and small businesses through higher income taxes […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) criticized lawmakers for voting to defeat Senate Bill 85, which would require school boards to obtain local taxpayer approval before opting out of statutory property tax limits. “Legislators took a step in the wrong direction by voting against SB 85. Taxpayers deserve a direct say in how they are taxed, especially when […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia has released two video ads to help citizens galvanize their voices around two major legislative priorities: cutting personal income taxes and defending school choice by expanding the Hope Scholarship. This five-figure digital ad buy will run statewide and offer citizens the ability to conveniently contact their lawmakers directly about these […]
HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) criticized Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.2 billion state budget on Tuesday as an irresponsible spending spree that fails to remedy the state’s $5 billion deficit in response to his address to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Nick Kerin, AFP-PA deputy state director, gave the following statement: “Governor Shapiro’s budget is […]
