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Warns State Lawmakers about Irresponsible Government Spending Hikes  CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Tonight, Governor Jim Justice delivered his annual State of the State address. Americans for Prosperity West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman released the following statement: “Last year Governor Justice asked for nearly half a billion in tax hikes on already struggling West Virginians. The vast […]

Grassroots group supports Governor’s call to lower taxes, control spending LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity–Nebraska released the following statement applauding the positive policy agenda outlined in today’s State of the State address. “Governor Ricketts outlined a series of policy reforms that, should the Legislature choose to act, will improve the lives of thousands of […]

AFP-FL sends direct mail to House and Senate sponsors of anti-corporate welfare legislation Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the leading grassroots advocacy voice against corporate welfare for sports stadiums, launched a new direct mail piece urging constituents to back legislation that would eliminate taxpayer handouts to build stadiums on public lands and end […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots organization promoting common sense tax cuts and fiscal restraint, is applauding Governor Rick Scott after delivering his final State of the State address today during a joint session with the Florida House and Senate.  Governor Scott discussed his commitment to work with the legislature […]

AFP opposes Property Tax Credit bill as wrong approach to property tax reform LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska comments on several bills introduced during the second day of the Unicameral’s legislative session. AFP-Nebraska policy position on bills introduced during Day Two: Property Tax Credit – Oppose LB 829, introduced by Sen. Erdman, […]

TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today urged the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee to vote against Senate Bill 3631, legislation introduced by Senators Lesniak and Thompson that would provide special tax handouts to Amazon if it chooses to build its second headquarters in Newark. The grassroots organization has long opposed corporate welfare schemes that […]

RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today cheered Delegate Michael Webert for introducing legislation that would prohibit all taxpayer financing of professional sports stadiums. The grassroots organization has long opposed stadium subsidies, viewing it as a form of corporate welfare that gives special interests certain advantages at the expense of taxpayers. Del. Webert has been a […]

A year’s worth of hard work from Americans for Prosperity grassroots activists finally paid off Friday, as President Donald Trump signed tax reform into law. This overhaul of America’s broken tax code will lower the rates on individuals and families, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money. It will also substantially cut the […]

Arlington, Va. – Today Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest advocate for economic freedom, cheered President Trump for following through on his commitment to reform the tax code in favor of middle class families, entrepreneurs, and job creators. The group made tax reform a top federal priority in 2017, and engaged its nationwide grassroots infrastructure in […]