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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will host a Facebook Live today with AFP President Tim Phillips and AFP Vice President for Legal and Judicial Strategy Casey Mattox to discuss what the organization and its activists would like to see in the next Supreme Court nominee. Previously, AFP activists proudly supported the confirmations of […]

LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked House and Senate leadership on the heels of a vote to pass a package of bills that would automate and expand the state’s expungement process for people with low-level, non-violent offenses on their record. The grassroots group joined a broad coalition of organizations in support of the […]

Nashville deserves answers Nashville, Tenn. – Following the Nashville Election Commission delaying the vote again on the Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act (NTPA), Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today urged the Nashville Election Commission to verify the NTPA, a voter-led charter amendment to roll back the 34% tax hike and limit future increases to 2%. Metro officials […]

Grassroots group tells Senate “Good Moral Character” clause is unnecessary barrier to work Lansing, Mich. — A little-known clause in Michigan’s licensing and regulatory bureaucracy can stand between hard-working citizens and an opportunity to support their family. Known as the “Good Moral Character” clause, under Michigan law today, the state’s licensing bureau can deny an […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded the Department of Labor for proposing a rule intended to protect individuals’ ability to pursue work as independent contractors. Independent contracting allows for flexible work arrangements that empower individuals to pursue meaningful work in a way that fits their lifestyle, create new entrepreneurial opportunities, and improve their […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today called on President Trump to choose a strong constitutionalist to fill the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. As the nation mourns her loss, the Constitution now charges the president with the responsibility to nominate her successor. AFP urged the president to […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today boosted its national ad campaign urging lawmakers to reject bailouts for state and local governments and other bad deals. Even as September draws to a close, lawmakers continue to debate the price tag of massive relief packages that are focused more on misguided spending that would only […]

Trenton, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) responded on Thursday to Governor Murphy’s new tax proposal. The deal will raise taxes of those making over $1 million while providing a one-time rebate for families who make less than $150,000 a year with one child or more in the household. AFP-NJ State Director Tony Howley […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today released its 2019-2020 legislative scorecard highlighting lawmakers’ votes to tackle the greatest challenges South Dakotans face. The scorecard lets constituents know how their lawmakers voted on some of the most important issues during this legislative session, including educational opportunity, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. […]