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DENVER, CO – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and The LIBRE Initiative (LIBRE) denounced Colorado’s HB21-1351, a bill that would delay SB21-260, otherwise known as the “gas fee,” by 6 months, from July 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023. This legislation has been introduced as an attempt to shield politicians who supported SB21-260 from voter backlash in November. Jesse […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Americans For Prosperity – Illinois (AFP-IL) responded today to the budget approved by the legislature for the next year. Despite lofty promises, the budget fails to provide any permanent tax relief for Illinois families, instead relying on one-time federal COVID relief funds and election year gimmicks. AFP-IL State Director Jason Heffley released […]

Calls it a “bold first step” towards full elimination of the state income tax JACKSON, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) today thanked Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves for signing HB 531, Mississippi Tax Freedom Act of 2022 which would reduce the state income tax. AFP-MS has advocated for a responsible solution to eliminate the state income tax. […]

“Our activists across the state stand ready to hold Governor Whitmer accountable” Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today condemned Governor Whitmer’s veto of a bi-partisan, $1 billion personal income tax cut that would have returned dollars to every taxpaying Michigander. The group panned the move, saying the Governor was more interested in a short-term […]

(DENVER, CO) – Today, Americans for Prosperity and The LIBRE Initiative responded to the end of the decade-long lawsuit attempting to condemn Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) unconstitutional. Jesse Mallory, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Colorado, released the following statement: “Although we are pleased to see that anti-TABOR proponents will no longer continue pushing through their junk […]

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – Americans For Prosperity – Illinois (AFP-IL) hosted a Facebook Live last night with Congressman Darin LaHood discussing the State of the Union address, and providing an Illinois perspective on the topics President Biden covers during his speech. Congressman LaHood summed up the impact on Illinois well: “The real issue I think […]

Americans for Prosperity says broad tax cut empowers Michiganders Lansing, MICH. — Grassroots advocacy group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today praised lawmakers in the State House for voting to pass a broad-based income tax cut that would return roughly $2.5 billion to Michiganders. The proposal passed with bipartisan support from both Republicans and Democrats. AFP-MI state director Annie […]

Grassroots group urges broad, bipartisan support for tax cuts  Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked Chairman Matt Hall for crafting a tax plan that would let Michigan families and job creators keep more of their hard-earned income. The group said it is mobilizing its grassroots in support of the proposal with a range of […]

Grassroots group urges House to act swiftly on proposal  Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today thanked leaders in the State Senate for passing a bold tax cut plan that would allow Michigan families, mom and pop businesses, and job creators across the state to keep more of their own money. Annie Patnaude, state director […]