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ARLINGTON, VA — Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel released the following statement in response to tonight’s State of the Union Address: “This evening, President Trump outlined a number of significant accomplishments that have helped to change the trajectory of our country, slow inflation, and put more money in Americans’ pockets. We were proud to […]
The year is 1767. You’re John Dickinson, a Pennsylvania lawyer, finishing a day at your office, when you hear the news: Parliament has raised taxes on the colonies — without your consent. The Townshend Acts make everyday items like paper, tea, paint, and glass much more expensive at the order of lawmakers you did not […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) testified before the House Finance Committee in opposition to SB 6346. The proposed legislation would impose a 9.9 percent income tax on high earners. More than 100,000 Washingtonians have signed on in opposition to the legislation, the highest total recorded in the Legislature’s online system. In addition to delivering testimony, AFP […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) endorsed Nik Anderson (HD-48) and JR Bird (HD-67) for the state House of Representatives and began voter engagement efforts across their districts ahead of the June 23 primary elections. AFP-UT State Director Kevin Greene released the following statement: “As Utah families continue to feel the pressure of rising […]
Columbia, SC – Today, Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina (AFP-SC) reinforced the favorable report for H. 4216 from the Senate Finance Committee, and urged the Senate to flatten the tax code by passing this bill. Setting a flat tax rate at 1.99% would not only give South Carolina the lowest flat state income tax in the country […]
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) released its mid-session legislative scorecard and an accountability campaign targeting lawmakers with poor voting records as they prepare to return for the second half of the 209th General Assembly. The scorecard shows how each member of the state House and Senate voted on bills that received AFP “key vote […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced the organization’s endorsement of Benito “Ben” Loyola in the Republican canvass for the Virginia House of Delegates 98th District after the passing of Del. Barry Knight. The firehouse canvass will be held Tuesday, February 24th at the Royal Courtyard in Virginia Beach. Voting will be held from 4:00 pm […]
SANTA FE, NM —New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session wrapped up this week, marking the successful defeat of the misguided Clear Horizons Act (SB 18) and the passage of two major health care reform bills. Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) and its dedicated activists hit the ground running at the start of the session, successfully protecting […]
MONTGOMERY, AL – Americans for Prosperity-AL applauds the Alabama Senate for passing SB197, which will make it easier for food trucks to operate in the state. The bill will remove unnecessary red tape that currently requires food truck operators to get additional local permits for operating in new counties, even if temporarily. AFP-AL State Director […]
