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CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today, West Virginia’s Public Service Commission announced that Mountaineers will see a reduction in their utility bills beginning in September, thanks to company savings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Up to $645 million in savings will be seen by customers in West Virginia. AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman released the following […]

Grassroots group applauds years of thoughtful policy reforms that catapulted Florida to be recognized as the freest state in the country Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates for freedom are applauding Florida lawmakers from the past several legislative sessions for pushing for policy outcomes that have led the Sunshine State […]

The Market Choice Act is a piece of legislation currently under consideration by Congress. It contains a provision that would implement a carbon tax as a so-called “solution” to cutting pollution, boosting green energy, raising revenue and reducing negative externalities. But how effective would a carbon tax really be? Let’s address some myths about the carbon tax […]

Granite State falls to second freest state in new Cato Institute study MANCHESTER, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commented on the CATO Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States study. New Hampshire ranked as the second freest state in the country. In the last study conducted in 2016, New Hampshire was the number […]

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Ralph Northam released a new tax plan Friday afternoon that will likely lead to a state tax increase for working families. Americans for Prosperity–Virginia’s State Director JC Hernandez released the following statement in response to the Governor’s plan: “This plan will hurt Virginia. In addition to raising taxes on working families, the Governor’s […]

 SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah denounced Alpine School District’s plan to increase residents’ property taxes by $1.3 million. The school district is planning to raise property taxes by 3.11% this year, permanently increasing the average Alpine School District homeowner’s property tax bill. “This proposal is unnecessary and unfair to Alpine School District tax […]

There is a lot of misinformation going around Westminster about what the city council plans to do with your money. The truth is, the mayor and the city council haven’t exactly been the most forthcoming about their expenses, past and future.   So, let’s clear the air and address a few myths out there.     Myth #1 […]

Keystone State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat PA Governor in November Election HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced it will oppose Governor Tom Wolf’s re-election and encourage Pennsylvania voters to elect former state senator Scott Wagner as governor. The free-market activist group will be canvassing, making phone calls, and running advertisements […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) applauded the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for not considering a tax-hike ballot referendum Tuesday. After months of discussion, the board opted against bringing up a $60 million sales tax hike for a vote. The Countering Additional Taxes and Spending (C.A.T.S.) group led the community-driven effort to oppose this tax increase. AFP-OH […]