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CHARLOTTE, NC—Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) applauded the efforts of its activists and coalition partners in defeating a hurtful tax increase on Mecklenburg County consumers. The proposed measure that appeared on yesterday’s ballot would have added a quarter-cent to the current sales tax rate, purportedly to fund Mecklenburg County arts, culture, and other projects. AFP-NC […]
According a Treasury Department report published last week, taxes paid by businesses increased 12%, to $230 billion this year. Overall, federal revenue increased by 3.8% from last year. Meanwhile, the deficit ballooned by 26.4%, from $779 billion to $984 billion. We’re right on the edge of digging ourselves into even greater debt at a rate of $1 trillion per year. So, what happened? If we took […]
Grassroots group supports hair and makeup artists lawsuit against occupational licensing board ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced support of a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners for depriving several hair and makeup artists’ ability to pursue and practice their chosen occupation. A recent article highlights the barriers makeup […]
RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) tonight congratulates the newly elected and re-elected members of the Virginia General Assembly. AFP-VA thanks its dedicated activists for their tireless efforts to support policy champions seeking to represent Virginians in Richmond. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “We are excited to see AFP supported candidates Siobhan […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado Issue Committee on Tuesday congratulated Coloradans for rejecting Proposition CC, which would have weakened Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) and expanded politicians’ power to take more of Coloradans’ money. The group also celebrated the incredible effort of its grassroots activists, who had mobilized across the state to urge […]
Grassroots group partners with first beneficiary of First Step Act and leading statewide criminal justice reform advocates to discuss accomplishments of criminal justice reform, goals for statewide reforms SPRINGFIELD, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) announced today a statewide criminal justice reform tour featuring Matthew Charles, President Trump’s State of the Union guest and first […]
Do unelected government bureaucrats have the power to override a federal court ruling? The answer should be “no.” But the Baldwin family found out the hard way that, in some cases, the answer is “yes.” Americans for Prosperity and Cause of Action Institute have filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, urging them to hear the case. The […]
Each year, Ohio spends nearly $2 billion to hold 50,000 people in prison, many of them low-level, non-violent people convicted of drug possession. Many of these incarcerated individuals suffer from substance use disorders — which incarceration does nothing to solve. Treatment is the solution. What’s more, the stain of a felony conviction haunts these individuals and their families, by preventing the individual from finding employment and housing and getting an education. Ohio lawmakers on […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Tennessee (AFPF-TN) announced today it is hosting a criminal justice reform event with the American Civil Liberties Union and the Tennessee Coalition for Sensible Justice. The event, Re-entry: Restoring Rights and Rebuilding Lives, aims to educate Tennesseans on the barriers our neighbors and family members as they work to […]
