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LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Wednesday called on legislators to reject LB1107, a so called “property tax relief” package. The proposed measure would actually increase future spending and use taxpayer dollars to prop up certain industries, rather than providing much-needed tax reform for Nebraskans. AFP-NE renewed its call to reject LB 1107 […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Americans for Prosperity Foundation-West Virginia (AFPF-WV) on Wednesday released initial key findings related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request the group sought from the Department of Justice in regards to taxpayer-funded radio advertisements. The radio ads, conceived by United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, Mike Stuart, appeared […]

TOPEKA, Kan. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) responded to a report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) that ranks Kansas forty-first for economic outlook. The 13th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index ranks every states’ economic outlook based on fifteen policy variables like tax rates and labor policies. […]

MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) tonight released a statement congratulating Rob Stafsholt, Bonnie Lee, and Rachael Cabral-Guevara in their primary election victories. Ahead of November’s general elections, AFP-WI will continue to urge Wisconsinites to support its endorsed candidates on the phones, at the doors, and through other tactics.    AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the […]

Based on lessons learned so far, what will Congress include in the next round of pandemic response? Josselin Castillo with AFP’s Federal Affairs team walks through what’s in the bill, what shouldn’t be included, and what opportunities they’re missing. What chance is there that the good things happening in regulatory reform will become permanent? Then […]

The Wheeling Intelligencer published an op-ed by Jason Huffman. Jason Huffman is state director for Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia. Read the entire article here. Below are excerpts from the piece: The clock is ticking for Senate Republicans and Democrats to come to an agreement on the next COVID-19 assistance package before Congress adjourns for the […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement after President Trump issued four executive orders in response to Congress’ negotiations on COVID-19 assistance legislation: “Congress’ lack of focus on solutions that will help the American people emerge from this pandemic has enabled this scenario. Whether President Obama or President Trump, […]

Now more than ever, it’s essential that health care providers have enough capacity to deliver care to patients in need. So, why do states keep laws on the books that intentionally restrict the supply of care providers can offer? “In 36 states, there are rules that limit the ability for health care to expand,” says Angela Erickson of […]

Politicians and special interests are demanding that Congress provide hundred of billions of additional dollars to bail out state and local governments. However, two recent government reports show that state and local governments are not substantially utilizing the bailout funds  already available to them. More than 75 percent of Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars already in […]