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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) released the following statement following passage of H.B. 2526 in the House of Delegates: “We thank Governor Justice and principled lawmakers for keeping their longstanding promise to cut the personal income tax. This historic tax cut will return over half a billion dollars to the pockets of hard- […]
“This deal returns over $750 million to hardworking West Virginians through a major cut to our personal income tax, rebate of the car tax, a 50% rebate of the property tax on machinery and inventory to small businesses, and tax credits to West Virginia Veterans. It also puts us on a pathway toward the complete […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) released the following statement applauding the compromise tax plan passed by the West Virginia State Senate Finance Committee: “We are happy to see a pathway emerge that will return dollars to hard-working West Virginians’ pockets. After years of fiscal responsibility, the right thing for policymakers to do is […]
Lansing, Michigan—Barely a month into session, the new Democratic majority voted to raise taxes on families and small businesses by $700 million in the first year alone, passing House Bill 4001 in the afternoon on Thursday. Meanwhile, Governor Whitmer has proposed the largest state budget in Michigan history, weighing in at $79 billion, which spends […]
“But Governor I am for 100% reduction in the income tax. I am in favor for your State for eventually getting to zero. Because that would be a flashing billboard around the Country that West Virginia is open for business.” Americans for Prosperity-WV Official View on SB 424 as adopted by State Senate: We are […]
Lansing Leaves Michiganders in the Cold with a Gimmick-y Check Lansing, Michigan—State lawmakers are poised to vote on a tax plan released from conference committee today. The proposal, which was laid out in vague terms Monday and circumvented committee debate, breaks a promise made 15 years ago by then-Governor Jennifer Granholm that the $1.5 billion tax […]
Unleashing opportunity through sound fiscal policy and allowing Montanans to keep more of what they earn. Why Unsustainable government spending limits the economic opportunity of all Americans and fuels special-interest politics that rig the system in favor of the well-connected at the expense of everyone else. It’s also creating a debt load that presents one […]
“Tax plan a tax sham,” says group Lansing, Michigan—Hot on the heels of a news conference this morning in which the Governor Whitmer outlined the details of her new tax plan, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) issued the following statement: “The Governor’s tax plan equals a tax sham,” said Annie Patnaude, state director for Americans for Prosperity-Michigan. […]
2/2/2023 Dear Lawmaker: West Virginians have been left behind for too long when it comes to receiving the tax relief they deserve. Our status as one of the only two states that levy an income tax to not meaningfully reduce taxes since 2021 must change rapidly. It is time for policymakers to ensure citizens in the Mountain […]
