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Trenton, NJ — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is raising concerns as New Jersey prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What should be a moment to showcase American freedom and opportunity is instead overshadowed by Governor Sherrill’s temporary tax hikes, unaffordable transit plans, and government mismanagement. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL — In a press conference this morning, Illinois House GOP members Ugaste, Keicher, La Ha, and Sanalitro rolled out a package of bills to prioritize property tax relief for everyday Illinoisans. While the megaproject proposal before the legislature focuses on securing special tax exemptions for millionaire and billionaire developers, House Republicans are focusing […]

Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) applauded Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday for signing recently passed legislation that raises the state’s yearly Parental Choice Tax Credit. The bill raises the cap on the tax credit from $250 million to $275 million, expanding education options for families in the Sooner State.  The tax credit, which services tens of thousands of […]

Trenton, NJ—In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st criticized Assemblywoman Katie Brennan’s proposed “super-millionaires tax,” unveiled during May Day demonstrations in Jersey City, calling it the latest example of New Jersey lawmakers embracing failed economic policies that punish success, drive investment out of the state, and make life more expensive for […]

On January 1, 2026, the largest tax hike in history was set to hit millions of Americans. The 2017 tax cuts were expiring, and the standard deduction — the part of your income that’s protected from federal taxes — would have been cut nearly in half. If Congress didn’t act, more than 6 in 10 […]

NASHVILLE- Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) is calling out Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s grocery tax gimmick, touting a half-cent cut to local grocery taxes as an attempt at relief for Nashvillians.  The move comes one year after hundreds of Nashville taxpayers lined the streets outside the State of the Metro address to protest Mayor O’Connell’s proposed property tax hike.  AFP-TN called the […]

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 […]