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When Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act — a $1.9 trillion spending bill supposedly intended to speed the recovery from coronavirus — it included an unusual provision. The bill bars states from returning these funds to the taxpayers. According to CBS: Some U.S. states want to use the economic aid delivered under the federal […]
BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today released a statement following the Senate Business Industry and Labor Committee’s opposition to a bill meant to empower freelance estheticians to work in North Dakota, as they have the flexibility to do in neighboring states such as Minnesota. AFP-ND State Director Michael Fedorchak issued the following statement: “Freelance […]
PHOENIX, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) is hosting a virtual event tomorrow at 12:00 PM with Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist and AFP President Tim Phillips to discuss tax reform legislation being proposed by the Arizona legislature this session. Tax reform and protecting Arizona small businesses and families from tax hikes following […]
America has some of the most advanced health care in the world. We have some of the best doctors, state-of-the-art technology, and most well-equipped hospitals. As a result, most Americans are happy with their own health care. Yet 70 percent of Americans believe that our health care system in general isn’t working and needs reform. […]
Grassroots group delivers a ray of sunshine to local governments. Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced support for a bill being considered in the legislature to thwart property tax hikes. Truth in Taxation (HB 1315/ SB 1353) will increase accountability for local governments considering raising taxes. The bill is a top priority […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today urged legislators to seek cost savings and protect taxpayers from unnecessary spending during budget negotiations. AFP-SC State Director Andrew Yates issued the following statement: “South Carolina government will have to make tough budget decisions and live within their means – just like every family and business […]
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s and Mark Holden, chairman of the board of directors of Americans for Prosperity | Santa Fe New Mexican Op-Ed The three of us approach public policy from very different perspectives, including some issues related to criminal justice reform. But in the case of police officers […]
America has some of the best health care in the world, something for which we have all been grateful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite significant strains on their time and workloads, our doctors and nurses have been able to deliver quality care to patients, with the help of world-class therapeutics, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and top-notch […]
Criminal justice reform is perhaps the public policy issue on which Americans for Prosperity’s commitment to work with anyone to do right has been most visible. Mark Holden, AFP’s chairman of the board, joined with Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the famously progressive founders of Ben & Jerry’s, for an op-ed in support of the […]
