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Americans for Prosperity-Kansas, broad coalition, worked to defeat tax increase Topeka, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) celebrates the defeat of a tax increase that would have unnecessarily burdened Douglas County residents. Following efforts by AFP-KS, NAACP, Justice Matters, Kansas Appleseed and Lawrence Sunset Alliance to educate voters about the flawed proposal, this broad coalition is […]
AFP-Arizona May 15, 2018 Legislative Update 1) LOW SCORES ON THE 2018 SCORECARD? We are still working on grading our 2018 Legislative Scorecard. But initial indications are not good. The 2018 legislative session saw some victories on regulatory policy (see below), but on tax and budget policy, it was a bad scene. Among other things, […]
Are your legislators Champions of the Taxpayer? Or Champions of BIG Government? You can find out soon! AFP-Arizona will release its 2018 Legislative Scorecard later this year. For an update on the key bills we were tracking in the 2018 session, check out our May 15 Legislative Update. (SCROLL DOWN FOR SCORECARDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS) […]
Have you spoken with a friend, family member or neighbor about tax reform lately? The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a historic victory for millions of everyday Americans. Hundreds of companies have responded to tax reform by increasing pay, expanding worker benefits, giving out bonuses, planning new investments at home and creating new […]
South Dakota taxpayers are excited about the retirement of the old tax code. The results of lower rates and a more simplified tax code will be obvious this time next year once we’ve all filed our 2018 tax returns. State Director Don Haggar pointed out in a recent op-ed that the American Pay Raise is […]
Grassroots group urges House to use existing revenues and protect patients from increased costs of Senate bill St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) on Thursday expressed disappointment at Senate passage of SF730, a bill that places additional fees onto patients already struggling with increasing health care costs. AFP-MN had sent Senators a Key Vote letter calling […]
Grassroots engaged, will continue to promote benefits of tax reform across state INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) persists in urging lawmakers to protect the benefits of tax reform ahead of President Trump and Vice President Pence’s visit to Elkhart on Thursday. The policy group will continue its extensive, state-wide ground efforts to talk to […]
Statewide campaign thanks legislators that voted for lower taxes, better healthcare options Salt Lake City, UT — Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) launched a direct mail and digital campaign this week thanking lawmakers who voted to keep taxes low, limit regulation, and implement better healthcare options for Utah families. AFP-Utah commends their principled stances and admirable efforts […]
Grassroots group warns lawmakers opioid bill is wrong solution, would impose more costs on Minnesotans St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) on Thursday urged Senators to vote “No” on SF730, a bill that would place additional fees onto patients already struggling with increased health care costs. AFP-MN sent Senators a key vote letter […]
