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“Tax plan a tax sham,” says group Lansing, Michigan—Hot on the heels of a news conference this morning in which the Governor Whitmer outlined the details of her new tax plan, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) issued the following statement: “The Governor’s tax plan equals a tax sham,” said Annie Patnaude, state director for Americans for Prosperity-Michigan. […]
However surprising it may sound, the cross section between economic growth for our state and personal growth for our children lies in video games. In fact, this “Talk Business” op-ed co-written by Americans for Prosperity’s Jackson Acuff will have you questioning why e-sports has ever been viewed as a time suck with limited redeemable qualities. […]
Americans for Prosperity Senior Criminal Justice Fellow Greg Glod and actor, writer, and comedian Clayton English recently launched a new Lava for Good podcast titled “The War on Drugs.” The podcast examines the failed policies of America’s “War on Drugs” and its repercussions that persist to this day. A constant string of fentanyl-related headlines dominate […]
2/2/2023 Dear Lawmaker: West Virginians have been left behind for too long when it comes to receiving the tax relief they deserve. Our status as one of the only two states that levy an income tax to not meaningfully reduce taxes since 2021 must change rapidly. It is time for policymakers to ensure citizens in the Mountain […]
“Now we will focus our attention on ensuring the House takes action to give patients more options at affordable prices.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina applauded the Senate for passing S.164 by an overwhelming vote of 30 to 6. The bill will repeal certificate of need (CON) regulations for most healthcare facilities. CON laws […]
What are the Twitter Files? And why should you care about them? To steal from my Stand Together colleague Neil Chilson, at some point last year the social media platform Twitter became the world’s leading place to get breaking news about Twitter — and it seemed as though Twitter was the topic of the day […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced the launch of its new podcast, American Potential. The show, hosted by AFP Regional Vice President Jeff Crank, will showcase the stories of extraordinary Americans who are taking action in their communities to address the pressing challenges facing our country. It is easy to feel cynical about the […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity West Virginia, I urge you to support HB 2596. This vote may be recorded in our 2023 session legislative scorecard. West Virginia has become a leader among states in education policy. The Mountain State went from having virtually no education freedom in early 2019 to having charter schools, open enrollment, […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists across West Virginia, I urge you to support SB 59. This vote may be recorded in our 2023 session legislative scorecard. Unemployment assistance can be helpful for West Virginians at times of need, be that during a pandemic or more normal job disruptions. This bills would not interrupt assistance […]
