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Arlington VA – Americans For Prosperity today congratulated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her nomination to the Supreme Court and urged the Senate to carefully evaluate her qualifications, including her judicial philosophy. Casey Mattox, Vice President for Legal and Judicial Strategy at Americans for Prosperity, issued the following statement: “As AFP has said in previous […]
Americans for Prosperity says broad tax cut empowers Michiganders Lansing, MICH. — Grassroots advocacy group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today praised lawmakers in the State House for voting to pass a broad-based income tax cut that would return roughly $2.5 billion to Michiganders. The proposal passed with bipartisan support from both Republicans and Democrats. AFP-MI state director Annie […]
A majority of Americans believe that Congress should address the crisis at the border and grant a permanent solution for Dreamers before the 2022 elections. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar’s recent introduction of the Dignity Act is an opportunity for lawmakers to accomplish both. Major provisions of the Dignity Act include: A mandated floor of approximately […]
“This bill will allow beekeepers who produce small quantities of honey to more easily sell their goods.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded Senate passage of S.961, a bill that would remove burdensome regulations around making and selling honey at home. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “During the pandemic, […]
AFP-MI says giving money directly to families is Michigan’s best shot at academic recovery Lansing, MICH. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan praised lawmakers today after panels in both chambers took up bills that would give money to families in an effort to help students recover from the effects of pandemic school closures. AFP-MI state director Annie Patnaude had this to […]
“State and local laws are outdated and a serious obstacle for Georgians looking to start or expand their own food truck business.” ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today applauded Representative Houston Gaines (R-117) for introducing HB 1443. The bill will streamline the regulatory process around food trucks to help Georgians build and […]
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala has been facing a serious problem — one that’s getting worse. To an increasing extent, law enforcement officers are being called to respond to mental health crises rather than public safety threats. Last year, Keweenaw County officers arrived on the scene when a local man tried […]
NASHVILLE, TN –– Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn’s new student-based funding formula, the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA) Act. The bill would update how Tennessee funds public schools for the first time in 30 years. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable released the following statement: […]
Grassroots group urges broad, bipartisan support for tax cuts Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked Chairman Matt Hall for crafting a tax plan that would let Michigan families and job creators keep more of their hard-earned income. The group said it is mobilizing its grassroots in support of the proposal with a range of […]
