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Dear Representatives, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to support the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act. Americans for Prosperity strives to create an economy that works for all – empowering people to earn success and realize their potential. Federal and state tax codes should be […]

For too long, the conventional wisdom in Washington, D.C., has been that divided government is a free pass for partisan gridlock. We reject that. The fact is, if Americans wake up two years from now with our country on the same path — and lawmakers have nothing to show for their promises but empty political […]

Happy New Year! New year, same newsletter — still as dedicated to protecting the First Amendment and fostering a culture of free speech as last year. Just maybe with a bit more soreness as my New Year’s resolution has me heading back to the gym for the first time in… well, I’m not sure! I […]

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and ringing in a new chapter. But one thing that is not changing in the New Year is the Village of Arlington Heights’ fight to hoodwink taxpayers into subsidizing a multi-billion-dollar project for the Chicago Bears. For months, the Village of Arlington Heights has publicly dismissed concerns […]

DENVER, CO — Americans for Prosperity Colorado (AFP-CO) today launched www.TaxedandFurious.com, a video game urging Coloradans to reject the gas tax increase set to begin in 2023.   Colorado has some of the highest inflation in the nation, increasing by 16.5% since January of 2021, an increase of more than $1,000 per month per household of four. […]

JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity – MS (AFP-MS) released its priorities for the 2023 legislative session, with a focus on reducing regulatory burdens around health care, education choice, and economic opportunity. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement:  “We are eager to work with legislators and leadership to make Mississippi the best state […]

Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced that Defending Right to Work will be a top priority for the grassroots group. The group said it will launch a multi-faceted effort encompassing grassroots, digital, and mail to protect workers’ freedom to choose whether or not to join a union. “Michigan’s Right to Work law has resulted […]

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released the following statement in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ inaugural speech in the state capitol. “It comes as no surprise that Gov. Evers’ focus on more spending and big government still rings true in the new year,” said Eric Bott, state director for AFP-WI. “Wisconsin doesn’t […]

New op-ed calls on legislature to enact “once-in-a-generation tax cuts that will put thousands of dollars back in the pockets of hardworking West Virginia families” CHARLESTON, WV — Americans for Prosperity – West Virginia (AFP-WV) State Director Jason Huffman wrote an op-ed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail urging the legislature to enact “once-in-a-generation” tax cuts this session. An excerpt […]