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Grassroots group urges legislature to reverse course on tax increases, tackle government spending LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today urged lawmakers to reject the Revenue Committee’s tax plan, which calls for a $500 million state sales and income tax increase, and support tax reform that does not include harmful tax increases. Although this […]

Grassroots group highlights an updated report that shows how New Hampshire would be affected by a federal gas tax increase CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today highlighted the real-life consequences of a new, federal 25-cent per gallon tax hike proposal from an updated state-by-state analysis. The release is part of a six-figure […]

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday announced a new grassroots effort to educate Wisconsinites and urge them to ask their lawmakers to advance the group’s legislative priorities. The group will mobilize activists throughout the state to canvass communities and have conversations with their neighbors about recent legislative action on criminal justice reform, […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Tax Day urged lawmakers to support property tax reform that provides real property tax relief and protects all Nebraskans from a tax shift. AFP-NE believes legislators must look for ways to reduce and restrict the growth in spending for local taxing entities to deliver meaningful property tax […]

New Hampshire has highest ever ranking in new ALEC Rich States, Poor States study CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire on Monday praised elected officials who helped enact the pro-growth policies that led to New Hampshire’s highest ranking in ALEC’s “Rich States, Poor States” study. The study examines state’s trends in economic growth and […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, a coalition of free-market organizations led by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a letter to Congress urging members to focus on comprehensive reforms to prioritize, streamline, and innovate the financing and regulation of our nation’s infrastructure projects rather than considering any increases to the federal gas tax. Read the full letter […]

DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) criticized House members Friday after their vote to support HB19-1257, which would permanently allow the state to retain and spend all state revenues in excess of the constitutional limitation. Currently, under Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), any surplus must be refunded to taxpayers. This year’s surplus that […]

Scheels is an employee-owned outdoor equipment store with locations in Minot, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Fargo. After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted by Congress and the president, the company made the decision to offer bonuses to employees ranging between $500 and $1,000. “We knew we wanted to do something intentional right away,” said Chief Financial […]

Groups Commend President for Not Pursuing Increases to Federal Gas Tax in 2017 Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to President Trump Friday, urging the administration to pursue efficient spending policies on targeted infrastructure improvements. The groups also commend the administration for not pursuing proposals of a gas […]