AFP-Virginia Thanks Reps. Spanberger, Luria, Riggleman, Cline, Griffith, and Wittman For Voting NO on Bailout Bill
May 16, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) thanked Virginia lawmakers for voting NO on the $3 trillion bailout package, which will do little to address the health and economic crisis Americans face. AFP VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “This bill goes way beyond a targeted response to COVID-19 and the ensuing shut down. […]

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AFP Issues Key Vote Alert Supporting Cosmetology Occupational Licensing Bill
May 15, 2020

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) issued a key vote alert urging representatives to support SF2898, a bill that would exempt a number of activities from cosmetology occupational licenses. Read the Key Vote Alert Here. Background: In the 1950s, about one-in-twenty Americans required a license to work. Today that number is one-in-four. Many of these licenses do […]

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AFP-MN Issues Key Vote Alert on Bonding Bill
May 15, 2020

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced it will score HF2529 in its 2020 legislative scorecard and is urging legislators to oppose the bill. In a letter sent to lawmakers, AFP-MN urged legislators to reject accumulating high debt following on the heels of the covid-19 pandemic. Read The Key Vote Alert Here […]

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Energy Mandates Raise Energy Rates, Hurt Consumers
May 15, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. –Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Senate to reject SF1456, a bill that would increase energy rates, hurting Minnesota consumers at a time when they can least afford it. Click here to view AFP-MN’s letter to lawmakers here. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following statement: “With Minnesota families and […]

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State Legislators Demonstrate Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility, Urge Congress to Reject Bailouts
May 15, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today commended the more than 100 state legislators who signed onto a letter urging the Missouri congressional delegation to reject the $3 trillion spending package introduced in the House of Representatives. AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady issued the following statement:  “We are incredibly proud so many legislators […]

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Americans for Prosperity Calls on North Dakota Congressional Delegation to Oppose Reckless $3 Trillion Bailout Package
May 15, 2020

BISMARK, ND – Americans for Prosperity North Dakota (AFP-ND) today called on the Peace Garden State’s congressional delegation to oppose the reckless $3 trillion bailout package referred to as the HEROES Act ahead of today’s expected vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.   In a letter addressed to Representative Kelly Armstrong, Senator Kevin Cramer, […]

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AFP Issues Key Vote Alert Against Bailout Bill
May 15, 2020

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a key vote alert urging members of Congress to oppose H.R. 6800, the $3 trillion bailout package the House is expected to vote on today. AFP recently launched a national grassroots effort to mobilize activists in opposition to the massive spending bill.   In the key vote […]

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ICYMI: Borrowing Trillions to Bail Out States’ Bad Decisions Would Do More Harm Than Good
May 15, 2020

Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore | NH Journal As our nation grapples with the reality of COVID-19, we must come to grips with another devastating threat — our national debt. With our nation expecting to borrow $3 trillion in this quarter alone, pushing our overall debt over $25 trillion, some states want […]

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ICYMI: Congress should not bail out fiscally irresponsible states with COVID-19 relief
May 15, 2020

Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander | Miami Herald The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tragedy for our nation, but some states are now trying to use this crisis to force taxpayers to pay for years of irresponsible spending. The death and destruction from this pandemic has disrupted our lives and devastated businesses big and small, […]

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