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Dear Member of Congress, On behalf of millions of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to support H.J. Res 139, the balanced budget amendment (BBA) proposal on the House floor this week. H.J.Res. 139 by Rep. Andy Biggs is a next-generation BBA. It substantially improves on the annual-balance BBAs that […]
Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued the following statement ahead of Wednesday’s expected vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.J.Res.139, a proposed constitutional balanced budget amendment. “Washington’s spending problem and broader dysfunction have placed an unsustainable burden on taxpayers and future generations,” said Kurt Couchman, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity. “This […]
MONTGOMERY, AL – Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) celebrated SB167 unanimously passing the Alabama House today, bringing the state one step closer to ending judicial deference. In 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned the 40-year old Chevron doctrine that forced federal courts to defer to a federal agencies’ interpretation of a rule if […]
It’s no secret that families and small businesses are feeling squeezed. Prices are up. Paychecks don’t stretch as far. This has naturally led many to seek ways to reduce the tax burden without slowing the country’s economy. There’s good news: There are proven, practical reforms that can help. Here’s the big idea: Prosperity grows from […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – This evening, the Albuquerque City Council will consider raising the city’s gross receipts tax (GRT) by 0.4875%, hiking taxes on hardworking New Mexicans already facing an affordability crisis. Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) Grassroots Engagement Director Bobbi Curtis will speak at the meeting, urging councilmembers to oppose the proposal. “My name is […]
Americans across party lines agree: Affordability should come first Americans are clear when asked what Washington should focus on: making life more affordable. In a new poll by our partners at Public Opinion Strategies, 37% of people named affordability as their No. 1 issue. And the concern cuts across party lines. In fact, 40% of […]
Concord, NH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement applauding Governor Ayotte’s veto of House Bill 451, legislation that would have imposed a mandatory tax on paint purchases and would have required paint manufacturers to establish and finance a program to collect unused paint. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, released the following […]
Boise, ID — Americans for Prosperity-Idaho (AFP-ID) urged the Idaho State Senate Monday to pass House Bill (HB) 645, which would allow independent contractors and self-employed workers to access portable benefits normally reserved for traditional employees. The bill passed out of the State House and was sent to the Senate at the end of February. The bill defines portable […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP–MS) today praised the Mississippi Legislature for passing House Bill 1622, which establishes a Small Community Hospital Pilot Program to provide targeted exemptions from Certificate of Need requirements to help rural hospitals expand critical services. The bill now heads to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk for consideration. AFP–MS thanks Chairman Sam Creekmore for […]
