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Sterling Heights, MI — Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity–Michigan hosted an engaging discussion with Congressman John James focused on how extending the Working Family Tax Cuts will help Michigan families keep more of what they earn. Rep. James underscored the importance of empowering hardworking families: “Every Michigander deserves the chance to build a life of security […]

Grassroots coalition effort helps defeat proposal that would have raised $47 million in new taxes Knoxville, TN – Americans for Prosperity–Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauds Knoxville voters for resoundingly rejecting the proposed half-cent sales tax increase, a measure that would have raised the city’s tax rate to 9.75 percent and cost residents nearly $47 million each year. With […]

Fort Wayne, IN – Americans for Prosperity–Indiana (AFP-IN) and its coalition of community partners are celebrating the results of tonight’s special election, where voters in Northwest Allen County rejected the proposed $12 million operating referendum that would have raised property taxes on families already facing higher costs. This outcome reflects the power of grassroots engagement and […]

Concord, NH- Americans for Prosperity — New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauds New Hampshire’s climb to #3 overall in the Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, released earlier this week. This is up from #6 last year, making this NH’s best ranking ever thanks to the elimination of NH’s tax on interest and dividend income. The report […]

Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP–OH) today issued the following statement after the Ohio House passed House Bill 186 and House Bill 335, two key measures to provide lasting property tax relief and greater transparency for taxpayers. HB 186 caps school district property tax increases at the rate of inflation, preventing sudden spikes and adding […]

Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP–OH) applauded the House Ways and Means Committee for favorably advancing two key pieces of property tax reform legislation: House Bill 186 and House Bill 335, known as the Property Tax Relief Now Act. Together, the bills represent an important step toward restoring transparency, fairness, and predictability to Ohio’s property tax […]

CHICAGO, IL — In response to Governor JB Pritzker’s address at the Economic Club of Chicago, Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) joins a growing chorus of civic leaders, lawmakers, and policy experts warning that the Governor’s economic vision—defined by crony capitalism and picking winners and losers in the economy— is not a roadmap to prosperity—but a […]

FORT WAYNE, IN – Volunteers with Americans for Prosperity–Indiana (AFP-IN) have made more than 1,000 direct voter contacts across Northwest Allen County since launching their campaign to educate residents about the proposed $12 million operating referendum. As part of a day of action this weekend, volunteers continued those efforts by engaging their neighbors about how the […]

Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP–OH) this week submitted testimony before two Ohio House committees in support of legislation advancing long-term fiscal stability and meaningful taxpayer protections. State Director Donovan O’Neil testified before the House Public Insurance and Pensions Committee in support of House Bill 280, sponsored by State Reps. Abrams and Halls, which strengthens […]