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DENVER, CO – In the latest attempt by downtown Democrats to dupe Coloradans about Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), Governor Polis and lawmakers unveiled a plan (SB 23-303, HB 23-1311) to tie refunds in return for a yes vote on a November ballot referendum. “This latest move by the legislature to use Coloradans’ own TABOR refunds as […]
President must work with House to pass border security measures Arlington, VA – This Thursday, May 11th, Title 42, the pandemic era measure which allows CBP to bypass standard removal procedures to quickly expel individuals who have entered the country illegally, will expire. The crisis at the US-Mexico border continues to be critical with overwhelming crossings […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today thanked the Legislature and Governor McMaster for passing and signing a new law prohibiting the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “I am glad to […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced expansion to all 50 states in the country. This comes as the organization launches the largest grassroots effort to date to Reignite the American Dream by inspiring and empowering more Americans to get engaged in public policy debates and demand better from elected leaders heading into the 2024 […]
Raleigh, North Carolina—On Sunday, Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) Deputy State Director Tyler Voigt and Representative Tricia Cotham published a guest essay in National Review Online celebrating the Old North State’s embrace of choice and freedom in K-12 education. In the coming weeks, the North Carolina legislature is poised to pass “Choose Your School, Choose […]
Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to President Biden urging him to work in good faith with Congressional leaders to find a responsible path forward on the debt ceiling that includes reasonable reductions in spending and commonsense reforms that will begin to break Washington’s addiction to reckless spending and debt. AFP […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement after the Florida Legislature passed HB 5, a bill that will terminate Enterprise Florida. The bill now goes to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature. “We commend the Florida legislature for eliminating Enterprise Florida, an ineffective program that did more for existing corporations than for small businesses and job […]
PORTLAND, OR – Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a national organization dedicated to promoting economic freedom and individual liberties, has launched its Oregon State Chapter: Americans for Prosperity-Oregon (AFP-OR). AFP-OR will work to empower Oregonians to advocate for policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and greater opportunity for all. “We are committed to building a […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today urged lawmakers to oppose House Bill 950 a constitutional amendment to enshrine forced unionization in the Keystone State Constitution. Amending the Pennsylvania Constitution requires lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly to pass an amendment in two consecutive sessions. Given the makeup of the Pennsylvania State Senate, H.B. […]
