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While Kansans were busy buying and unwrapping gifts over the holidays, auditors revealed distressing problems with two major corporate welfare programs run by the Department of Commerce that could leave taxpayers holding the bag. Bad news about these types of programs isn’t surprising based on a long-track record of failure aside from giving politicians opportunities […]
ATLANTA, GA – Today, following the start of the 2024 Georgia General Assembly, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is urging lawmakers to champion pivotal policy reforms that will make Georgia the best place to live, work, and raise a family, including a full repeal of Certificate of Need laws and passing education reform that […]
Freedom of speech, often called “freedom of expression,” is secured by the First Amendment. Not only was America unique in penning a written national Constitution, but also in including in it explicit protection for free speech. It raises the questions of what is “freedom of expression,” and why was it so important that the founders […]
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska responded to efforts by state lawmakers to address property tax reform as outlined in a press conference by Governor Jim Pillen. AFP – NE State Director John Gage issued the following statement: “Real reform will take courage and caution. State lawmakers need to be willing to stand […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV), today, announced its first two state legislative endorsements for the 2024 West Virginia primary. In the Republican Primary for State Senate District 15, AFP-WV endorses Senate President Craig Blair. In State Senate District 16, AFP-WV endorses Senator Patrica Rucker. […]
LINCOLN, NE – Today, in response to a new proposal from state lawmakers to decrease property taxes by increasing sales taxes, Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska is reminding voters that the policy would actually amount to a tax hike for most people. The new sales tax would be the highest of any state and would apply […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity West Virginia (AFP-WV) released, today, an update to the group’s 2023-2024 Pathway to Prosperity Legislative Agenda. Coming off several crucial policy victories last year, the update reflects the key reforms still necessary to help West Virginia expand freedom and opportunity for all Mountaineers. Since 2018, AFP-WV has released its Pathway to […]
Lansing, Michigan—In late December, a Michigan Court of Claims ruled that income tax relief passed by the Michigan legislature applied only to 2023 income taxes, despite the intent of the legislature to make the tax relief permanent. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Annie Patnaude issued a statement after the decision: “Judge Gleicher’s decision denies […]
JACKSON, MS – Today, as the Mississippi Legislature convenes for the 2024 Regular Session, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is calling on lawmakers to consider and pass legislation that will foster economic growth, enhance educational freedom, and reduce harmful bureaucratic barriers such as Certificate of Need laws. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following […]
