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Grassroots group urges lawmakers to continue pushing for innovative educational reforms Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) the state’s leading grassroots advocates for increasing educational opportunity, today applauds the members of the Senate Appropriations committee for passing Senate Bill 7070 (SB7070), a bill that takes another step in the march towards empowering students and […]
In 2017, Congress let an unfair set of corporate welfare policies – known as tax extenders – expire. They were right to do so. Tax extenders are special-interest handouts lobbied for by politically-connected industries, giving them an unfair advantage over others at the expense of everyone else. Government shouldn’t be in the business of picking winners and […]
Grassroots group urges legislature to reverse course on tax increases, tackle government spending LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today urged lawmakers to reject the Revenue Committee’s tax plan, which calls for a $500 million state sales and income tax increase, and support tax reform that does not include harmful tax increases. Although this […]
Grassroots group highlights an updated report that shows how New Hampshire would be affected by a federal gas tax increase CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today highlighted the real-life consequences of a new, federal 25-cent per gallon tax hike proposal from an updated state-by-state analysis. The release is part of a six-figure […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday announced a new grassroots effort to educate Wisconsinites and urge them to ask their lawmakers to advance the group’s legislative priorities. The group will mobilize activists throughout the state to canvass communities and have conversations with their neighbors about recent legislative action on criminal justice reform, […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today launched its first annual legislative scorecard to highlight the work state lawmakers put in to remove barriers for South Dakotans. The scorecard launch includes direct-mail, digital advertisements, and personalized thank you- notes from activists. The grassroots organization plans to highlight these efforts at upcoming events in Sioux Falls […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – For the eighth year in a row a study from the American Legislative Exchange Council ranks Utah No. 1 on the list of states with the best economic outlook for the year ahead. The annual report looks at 15 different factors including tax burdens, regulations, and labor policy to determine […]
Grassroots group applauds House for passing smart on crime criminal justice reform bill NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded House members for unanimous passage of the driver’s license restoration (HB 839/SB 1143) bill. The legislation will allow Tennesseans with unpaid traffic citations, fines, and fees to receive a payment plan based […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Tax Day urged lawmakers to support property tax reform that provides real property tax relief and protects all Nebraskans from a tax shift. AFP-NE believes legislators must look for ways to reduce and restrict the growth in spending for local taxing entities to deliver meaningful property tax […]
