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Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) testified before the House Finance Committee in opposition to SB 6346. The proposed legislation would impose a 9.9 percent income tax on high earners. More than 100,000 Washingtonians have signed on in opposition to the legislation, the highest total recorded in the Legislature’s online system. In addition to delivering testimony, AFP […]
Columbia, SC – Today, Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina (AFP-SC) reinforced the favorable report for H. 4216 from the Senate Finance Committee, and urged the Senate to flatten the tax code by passing this bill. Setting a flat tax rate at 1.99% would not only give South Carolina the lowest flat state income tax in the country […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) slammed the House for approving HB 1602, a bill that will require battery producers to cover the costs for a burdensome recycling program. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, released the following statement: “HB 1602 will force battery manufacturers to fund the full costs of a […]
RICHMOND, VA- Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) is weighing in on the 2026 General Assembly midsession after crossover, with fair praise on bipartisan victories while expressing grave concern on the progressives pushes from factions in Richmond. AFP-VA Director Tim Parrish issued the following statement: “A core pillar of Americans for Prosperity’s vision is a Virginia where limited government, […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) continued its 2026 grassroots engagement momentum with two back-to-back property tax-focused town halls over President’s Day weekend. Gov. Larry Rhoden joined AFP-SD for the events in Sioux Falls and Dakota Dunes to hear input from regular South Dakotans as the legislature continues the debate on how to alleviate the strain of property taxes in the Mount […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement after the Washington Senate passed SB 6346, an income tax that would increase the financial burden on Washingtonians. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “The Senate has failed to listen to Washingtonians by passing SB 6346. This legislation will affect workers, small businesses, and families across the […]
Atlanta, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) State Director Tony West released the following statement on the tax reform efforts currently under consideration by the Georgia legislature: “Many Georgia families feel like they’re being left behind, and the Georgia legislature has the opportunity to take up transformational legislation that will provide needed tax relief for everyday […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Western Region Director Heather Andrews published an opinion piece in The Center Square on Wednesday, warning that the proposed income taxes will threaten to undermine the state’s growth and damage its future. For more than 50 years, Washingtonians have benefited from the state becoming a high-tech innovation hub where highly skilled individuals come […]
COLUMBUS, OH—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released its Mid-Session Legislative Scorecard and updated “Buckeye Blueprint” legislative agenda at the start of Ohio’s 136th General Assembly session for 2026. The scorecard shows whether or not each member of the Assembly voted in line with AFP-OH’s position on “Key Vote Alert” (KVA) legislation. At the conclusion of the 136th General Assembly, […]
