Recent News

BOSTON, MA– Today, The Boston Globe published an op-ed penned by Americans for Prosperity New England Regional Director Ross Connolly and Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. The piece calls on legislators to strongly consider tax reform to ensure Massachusetts’ economy remains competitive. The op-ed comes a day after Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a digital ad campaign […]

DENVER, CO – Today a coalition of organizations came out in opposition to any attempts by the legislature or special interest groups to take away Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds. Colorado is expected to return $2.7 billion to taxpayers in the coming year. “While special interests and politicians have been busy looking for ways […]

ANCHORAGE, AK — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) released a statement urging lawmakers to oppose a slew of slated tax increases facing the State Legislature.   AFP-AK Community Engagement Director Sarah Hetemi released the following statement:   “Alaska has a spending problem, plain and simple. Instead of implementing income and sales taxes, lawmakers should focus […]

NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today thanked Governor Bill Lee for his work to enact the TN Works Tax Cut. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable released the following statement: “I sincerely appreciate Gov. Bill Lee for recognizing Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee’s work on helping him pass the largest small business tax […]

DENVER, CO – In the latest attempt by downtown Democrats to dupe Coloradans about Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), Governor Polis and lawmakers unveiled a plan (SB 23-303, HB 23-1311) to tie refunds in return for a yes vote on a November ballot referendum.  “This latest move by the legislature to use Coloradans’ own TABOR refunds as […]

Tax reform can boost Wisconsin’s future, provide long-term tax relief MADISON, WI–On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and numerous small business owners advocated at the Capitol in favor of a flat individual income tax rate and eliminating the personal property tax. The Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on […]

Americans for Prosperity – West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman wrote in a recent Charleston Gazette Mail Op-Ed that lawmakers should be applauded for their effort this past session. West Virginia citizens sent a mega-majority of Republicans to Charleston in a seeming mandate for lawmakers to stop tinkering around the margins and pass bold policy that will […]

Legislation will provide $400 million in tax relief to Tennesseans NASHVILLE – Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) praised the State Senate for passing SB 725/ HB 323, the Tennessee Works Tax Act. The legislation would provide $400 million in tax relief for Tennesseans and permanent tax cuts for thousands of small businesses. The companion […]

Lincoln, Neb. — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director, Jessica Shelburn and Platte Institute CEO, Jim Vokal joined Governor Jim Pillen, Revenue Committee Chairwoman Lou Ann Linehan and Appropriations Committee Chairman Rob Clements, for a news conference highlighting the importance of pro-growth policies. The morning’s news conference was scheduled on Tax Day, the due date for […]