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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 […]
“We urge the Senate to follow the House in acting quickly to adopt this common-sense legislation that will thoughtfully put hundreds of millions of dollars directly back into taxpayers’ pockets.” CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today the West Virginia House of Delegates took a major step towards putting thousands of dollars back into West Virginians’ pockets by […]

AFP-WV Key Vote Alert: Support HB 2526, reducing personal income tax rates by 50% of the current rates over the course of three years Dear Lawmaker: On behalf of taxpayers and Americans for Prosperity activists across West Virginia, I strongly urge you to support House Bill 2526, reducing personal income tax rates by 50% of the […]

Tax reform can boost Wisconsin’s future, provide long-term tax relief MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support of the LeMahieu/Brooks flat tax proposal, a bill that would transition Wisconsin’s progressive personal income tax system to a flat tax. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott released the following statement: “Adopting a flat personal income […]

DENVER, CO — Politicians are once again trying to eliminate TABOR refunds, just a few months after congratulating themselves for expediting refunds. But AFP-CO is doubling down on its pro-TABOR campaign to ensure Coloradans know this money belongs in their billfolds – not with money-hungry politicians. AFP-CO State Director Jesse Mallory released the following statement: […]

Dear Representatives, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to support the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act. Americans for Prosperity strives to create an economy that works for all – empowering people to earn success and realize their potential. Federal and state tax codes should be […]