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Grassroots group announces thank you campaign for Governor Ducey, lawmakers who supported tax reform that benefits every Arizonan Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today applauded Governor Doug Ducey for signing SB1828, which contains historic tax reform, into law. The bill eliminates the current progressive tax structure and implements one flat rate of 2.5% […]

When the Denver Post editorialized that it was a good thing that the state legislature had made an end-run around the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado State Director Jesse Mallory struck back. He pointed out that the newspaper got it wrong — twice. “First, despite what the newspaper claims, it’s not a good thing […]

Last week, the Arizona legislature passed a major tax reform bill that reduces the state’s personal income tax rate to one flat rate of 2.5% with a cap of 4.5%. MSN posted an article from the Center Square highlighting the tax reform bill’s passage and the reaction from key stakeholders in the state. The piece […]

CONCORD, NH – Following the U.S. Supreme Court denying a  motion to hear New Hampshire v. Massachusetts, a case challenging  Massachusetts’s taxation of nonresident remote workers, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “Massachusetts’ cash grab hurts Granite Staters who followed COVID-19 protocols from the state of Massachusetts. This […]

Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today commended the Arizona legislature for passing HB2900/SB1828, the state budget that includes a pro-growth income tax reduction to one flat rate of 2.5% with a cap of 4.5%. AFP-AZ State Director Stephen Shadegg issued the following statement: “Today’s vote is a huge victory for our state, setting […]

Arizona is recovering quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic. More Arizonans are getting vaccinated each day, businesses are rebounding, and more people are finding work. As a result,  tax revenues are expected to grow over the next year, culminating in a budget surplus of nearly $4 billion in fiscal year 2022. That’s great news for Arizona […]

July 27th referendum could hold government accountable for tax hikes and spending spree NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) announced it is forming a ballot committee, AFP – Grassroots Nashville, to support the Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act, a set of six proposed charter amendments that could drastically alter how Nashville Metro government operates. It […]

In a new op-ed, State Director Stephen Shadegg explains how Arizona lawmakers have an opportunity to reduce the tax burden on Arizona families and create more jobs and opportunity.  Arizona is experiencing a surge in tax revenue and projecting a budget surplus of nearly $4 billion for fiscal 2022. That makes this the perfect time […]

Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today urged the Arizona House of Representatives to pass HB2900, which includes an income tax reduction to one flat rate of 2.5% with a cap of 4.5% for high earners. Recently, the income tax reduction proposal included a change to the state revenue that increases the amount of […]