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This article was coauthored by Michael Pepson. The Fifth Amendment Takings Clause appears straightforward—protecting individuals against unconstrained governmental deprivation of private property. Under the Fifth Amendment, any taking of private property must be for “public use” and “just compensation” must be paid for any property taken. But that facial simplicity can be deceiving. The case […]
Youngstown, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) is hosting a “Pull the Pork” event today with state Senator Michael Rulli. AFP-OH’s Grassroots Engagement Director Derrick Anderson will discuss with guests why the Biden Administration’s proposed infrastructure bill will do little to improve roads and bridges for the state of Ohio and harm small businesses and […]
What happens when the federal government blatantly violates a court order and takes the property of citizens who are not under criminal suspicion? Why should innocent property owners have to prove their innocence in order to get their property back from the government? These are a few of the questions that have come into play […]
Arlington, Va. – On Thursday, President Biden announced that he’d reached an agreement with Senate negotiators on an infrastructure package. The president also emphasized that the so-called deal would not get his signature without a commitment that a multi-trillion dollar package of wasteful spending and partisan priorities pass through reconciliation. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government […]
Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today commended the Arizona legislature for passing HB2900/SB1828, the state budget that includes a pro-growth income tax reduction to one flat rate of 2.5% with a cap of 4.5%. AFP-AZ State Director Stephen Shadegg issued the following statement: “Today’s vote is a huge victory for our state, setting […]
TRENTON, NJ – Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) weighed in shortly after the legislature passed this year’s budget. The grassroots group stressed Governor Phil Murphy and the legislature have continued to approve unnecessary increases in spending over the last four years. In less than a year, New Jersey borrowed $4.5 billion and received billions more from […]
CONCORD, NH – Following the legislature passing HB 1 & 2, the two-year budget, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “The state legislature passed a transformative budget that sets the state up to become the economic beacon in the Northeast for years to come. Now was the time […]
President Joe Biden’s “infrastructure” proposal, proponents assure us, will revitalize our economy and build the critical infrastructure Americans need. The package – worth up to $4 trillion, with very little devoted to actual infrastructure — will be paid for by one of the largest tax increases in American history. Not to worry, say supporters. They […]
CHARLESTON, W.VA.— Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today released its annual Legislative Key Vote Scorecard. The organization has released a scorecard after every legislative session since 2016. Over the coming months the group also plans to engage in its annual lawmaker accountability campaign, comprised of paid media and grassroots activities that highlight the Key Vote […]
