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Dear Chairwoman Greenstein and Members of the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity – NJ, and our tens of thousands of activists across the state, I urge you to please vote Yes on S-1963, which would shine a light on the abusive practice of civil forfeiture in the Garden […]

BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) revealed the third member of the Taker’s Dozen Thursday: Sen. Ryan Gatti. The group unveiled the most recent member just hours before the Senate plans to convene to debate a tax package concocted in the Senate Ways and Means Committee that would implement a higher sales tax rate and […]

This year Washington will spend $4 trillion for the first time ever. That’s the equivalent of $33,000 for every American family. The recent ‘omnibus’ $1.3 trillion spending bill has only underscored Congress’ reckless disregard for current and future American taxpayers who will be left to pay the tab. Thankfully, there is hope. As lawmakers consider […]

LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Tuesday applauded the Lincoln City Council and Lincoln School Board for approving an interlocal agreement that excludes the creation of a joint public agency (JPA) to oversee and fund a school safety and after school initiative, called the Safe and Successful Kids initiative. The approved interlocal agreement […]

Grassroots group disappointed in missed opportunity to grow economy, lower tax burden ST. PAUL, Minn. – Americans for Prosperity–Minnesota (AFP-MN), the state’s leading grassroots advocacy organization for economic freedom, on Wednesday expressed disappointment in Governor Dayton refusing to give Minnesotans tax relief by vetoing HF947, a tax reform package that would have provided a state […]

BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released a statement Thursday expressing disappointment in the members of the House Ways and Means Committee who voted to advance HB 27, a bill that would renew a portion of the state sales tax. AFP-LA State Director John Kay released the following statement: “I am disappointed the legislature […]

Ads and mail thank Reps. Tom Emmer and Jason Lewis for vote to stop massive spending spree ST. PAUL, Minn. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced today the start of a major campaign that will hold accountable Republicans and Democrats for their records on wasteful spending and thank champions who have protected taxpayers. Included in […]

BATON ROUGE, La. – In anticipation of Gov. Edward’s address on the legislature’s upcoming special session, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) has released statements criticizing the governor for his misleading rhetoric surrounding the proposed measures that will be considered by lawmakers in the upcoming weeks. Two years ago, lawmakers, with the support of the governor, implemented temporary tax hikes to […]