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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement on the $2.3 trillion Omnibus and COVID spending package Congress is expected to vote on today: “Despite a year of unexpected challenges, this is one thing we all saw coming and could have avoided – a massive, lame […]
NASHVILLE, TN – With the repeal of the Hall Tax going into effect on January 1, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the state legislature for eliminating the last vestige of an income tax in the Volunteer state, and urged lawmakers to continue advancing pro-growth economic reforms. The Hall Income Tax instituted a six percent […]
Grassroots group says reforms passed this week will change lives, remove barriers for Michiganders Lansing, Mich. — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) commended state lawmakers for their tireless work moving critical criminal justice reforms through the State Legislature this week before adjourning the two-year legislative session. HB 5844, 5846-5857 and SB 1046-1051 all arose from recommendations introduced […]
Americans enjoy one of the most advanced health care systems in the world. Nevertheless, there’s much room for improvement. And if there’s one thing Americans on both sides of the political aisle can agree on, it’s this: Care is too expensive, and pricing is rarely upfront. This is a consequence of a system that, all too often, […]
Today, Americans for Prosperity and its sister organization, Americans for Prosperity Foundation, rolled out an amicus briefs page featuring amicus curiae briefs these organizations have filed in state and federal courts. Americans for Prosperity and Americans for Prosperity Foundation frequently write amicus curiae briefs to support other litigants and present important issues to courts. These […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today announced their 2021 legislative agenda: South Dakota’s Pathway to Prosperity. AFP-SD will advocate for legislation in three key policy areas that will make South Dakota a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Click here to see AFP-SD’s 2021 Legislative Agenda AFP-SD State […]
Grassroots group calls on lawmakers to reject tax extenders ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today urged lawmakers to reject attempts to extend several expiring tax incentives. Lawmakers are considering including several billion dollars’ worth of tax credits and carveouts in the omnibus to fund the government. AFP Senior Policy Fellow Alison Acosta Winters […]
Arlington, Va. – Following the announcement today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the first over-the-counter fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) praised the decision and urged the agency to continue pursuing reforms that will allow America to recover stronger. AFP Senior Health Policy Fellow Dean Clancy […]
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement of State Representative John Jagler running in the special election for State Senate District 13. Rep. Jagler earned the support of AFP-WI for his commitment to principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Wisconsinites face. AFP-WI will leverage the full support of its grassroots to urge […]
