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LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today urged the legislature to oppose LB289 and support property tax reform that doesn’t include a tax shift or tax increases. LB289 would raise the state sales tax, eliminate sales tax exemptions, and significantly decrease the property tax credit fund. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska supports an economically efficient tax […]
AUSTIN, Texas – Americans for Prosperity Texas (AFP-TX) announced its support for five bills that will increase government transparency and give Texans greater access to information. “A good government is a transparent one. When citizens have access to information about what their government is doing, they’re able to hold those in power accountable,” said Americans for Prosperity-Texas […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement responding to news reports that President Trump intends to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% this coming Friday. “Hiking tariffs to 25% would have a devastating impact on American consumers and businesses. We continue to urge the […]
Governor Kelly’s plan to force Medicaid expansion into state budget places at risk those who need access to care the most TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) expressed disappointment today, following the announcement that Governor Kelly will only approve a state budget that includes Medicaid expansion. Medicaid was designed to provide care for vulnerable woman, […]
RICHMOND, Va. – In anticipation of Saturday’s convention, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced support for Scott Wyatt in the race for Delegate of Virginia’s 97th House District. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “AFP-Virginia supports Scott Wyatt for the House of Delegates because he understands the importance of enacting innovative solutions that […]
Tallahassee, FL: Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded the Florida legislature for passing House Bill 7125 (HB7125), a significant first step at reforming Florida’s criminal justice system. AFP-FL believes that a smart on crime and soft on taxpayer approach to our justice system ensures that individuals who have made a mistake are able to successfully re-enter […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today commended the Trump administration and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for finalizing a rule Thursday prohibiting Medicaid payments from being diverted to government unions. Americans for Prosperity Director of Employment Initiatives Erica Jedynak issued the following statement: “Today’s rule change will restore hundreds of millions of dollars […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today a coalition of groups led by Americans for Prosperity (AFP), including The Club for Growth and Heritage Action, issued a letter to Congress urging Members to vote against reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. The bank is a symbol of the rigged system of corporate welfare and cronyism that undermines competition, stifles […]
President Trump and congressional Democrats this week agreed to a $2 trillion infrastructure spending deal – including a potential doubling of the federal gas tax. Americans for Prosperity quickly opposed the deal, with Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner saying: “If Congress wants to find money to modernize our roads and bridges, we encourage them to […]
