AFP-PA Names New State Director
May 13, 2019

Klingensmith committed to improving lives for all Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) has named Ashley Klingensmith as the grassroots group’s new state director. Ashley previously served as grassroots director for AFP-PA, building the chapter’s signature grassroots infrastructure and engaging Pennsylvanians to drive lasting solutions in their communities. “I am honored that Americans […]

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Americans for Prosperity Minnesota Radio – 5/11/19
May 11, 2019

On Friday, Trump doubled down on his failing trade war with China, again increasing tariffs that hurt American consumers. Just how much has this misguided trade policy hurt the economy – and what’s next for negotiations with China, now that they’ve walked away from the table? We’ll talk it through with economist Tori Whiting from […]

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Statewide Digital Campaign Thanks Governor Sununu for Rejecting Income Tax, One-Size Fits-All Entitlement Program
May 10, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced a statewide digital campaign thanking Governor Sununu for vetoing SB1, a bill that would have established a new entitlement paid family leave program paid for by an income tax on New Hampshire workers. The digital campaign uses a digital tool that connects Granite Staters with […]

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AFP: Time to Abandon Strategy of Tariff Escalation
May 10, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – As trade negotiations with China continue and following a new round of tariff escalation, AFP today urged the Trump administration to reevaluate its protectionist approach to trade policy and embrace a mutually beneficial strategy of lowering barriers to trade. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “More protectionist measures will continue […]

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Our Economy Doesn’t Need the Export-Import Bank
May 10, 2019

Proponents of the Export-Import Bank claim that the bank’s issuance of loans and guarantees to large companies is essential to international competitiveness and a thriving American economy. According to a new study from the Mercatus Center, that claim isn’t true. The bank has shrunk — for the better While the Senate confirmed new directors — which are necessary to approve massive loans — to the Ex-Im Board this month, the bank has […]

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AFP-NH Thanks Gov. Sununu for Vetoing Income Tax, Paid Family Leave and Medical Leave Program
May 9, 2019

CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) on Thursday thanked Governor Sununu for vetoing SB1, a bill that would have established a new entitlement paid family leave program paid for by an income tax on New Hampshire workers. “Establishing a new entitlement paid for by an income tax on Granite State workers destroys our […]

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AFP-IL: Bipartisan Opposition to Graduated Income Tax Grows
May 9, 2019

GENEVA, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) applauded Rep. Sam Yingling (62nd District) and Rep. Jon Carroll (57th District) for standing up for their constituents and announcing opposition to Governor Pritzker’s proposal to scrap the Illinois’ flat income tax and replace it with a graduated one. AFP-IL has long opposed a graduated income tax, asserting […]

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What They Are Saying: Businesses React To  “Catastrophic” Tariff Announcement
May 9, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – President Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% on Friday, and threatened more tariffs will follow that, escalating a misguided trade war. Americans for Prosperity has consistently opposed tariffs and barriers to free trade. Today AFP President Tim Phillips has this to say: “It’s […]

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ICYMI: Tariffs are bad; trade quotas are no better
May 9, 2019

Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Fellow Alison Acosta Winters | Washington Examiner President Trump seems poised to step up tariffs and trade tensions with China. These tariffs, however, are a major sticking point with all his free trade negotiations — not just with China, but Canada and Mexico too. His recent tweet threatening to increase tariffs on […]

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