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Republicans and Democrats agreeing on anything these days is about as rare as snow in summer. It happens, but not very often. When it does, everyone takes notice. So, pay attention: The Republican and Democratic parties of South Dakota are united in their opposition to Initiated Measure 25. That says a lot about how bad […]

Grassroots group warns Medicaid expansion could make property tax burden even worse LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed concern after a recent report found Nebraska has the 10th worse property tax component in the Tax Foundation’s 2019 State Business Tax Climate Index. Ballot Initiative 427, which would expand Medicaid under Obamacare threatens […]

Tax and spend policies would halt economic growth grassroots group says CONCORD, N.H. – Following tonight’s debate between Governor Chris Sununu and Molly Kelly, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore released the following statement: “Despite trying to walk back her proposal to raise taxes on small businesses, Molly Kelly clearly told Granite […]

TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ), is urging its activist base and all New Jersey voters to “Vote No” on Question 1 next Tuesday, November 6th. The ballot question will lead to higher property taxes and even more debt at a time when our state is one the most indebted states in […]

Referendum NO. 2 lacks transparency and will cost residents hundreds of dollars a year Tampa, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots organization for economic freedom, today launched a new direct mail effort urging Hillsborough County voters to reject a ballot initiative that would impose a $280 million sales tax hike to fund […]

Come November, North Carolinians will vote on two ballot initiatives that will shape our state’s future. The Judicial Selection Amendment and the Income Tax Cap Amendment will affect each and every North Carolinian, which is why we must be armed with the information to make the right choices. Americans for Prosperity puts principled policy over politics. That’s why […]

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Tuesday responded to Tony Evers’ call for a $15-an-hour minimum wage made during Monday’s rally with Vermont’s Sen. Bernie Sanders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Evers, who’s challenging Scott Walker in the race for governor, said, “we’re going to $15 an hour minimum.” AFP-WI on Monday announced […]

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Monday announced a new ad buy to accompany its significant grassroots efforts urging Wisconsinites to re-elect Gov. Scott Walker. The 30-second testimonial-style ad marks the closing phase of the grassroots group’s on-the-ground efforts in the race and features two Wisconsinites sharing matter-of-fact reasons for why Tony Evers […]

Taxpayers Deserve to Know Specifics of Evers’ Proposals MADISON, Wis. – As Gov. Scott Walker and Tony Evers prepare to square off in Friday night’s debate hosted by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, questions about Tony Evers’ policy positions remain unanswered. In the spirit of the evening, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) would like to propose the […]