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Grassroots group highlights an updated report that shows how Minnesotans would be affected by a federal gas tax increase BURNSVILLE, MN – Americans for Prosperity today released an updated state-by-state analysis of the real-life consequences of a new, federal 25-cent per gallon tax hike proposal. The release is part of a six-figure campaign across the […]
Message from State Director Jesse Mallory: Congratulations to all who volunteered time and resources toward defeating Colorado Springs on ballot Issue #1! Because of your commitment, Colorado Springs voters overwhelmingly voted against Issue #1. AFP-CO formed an issue committee and actively opposed Issue #1 with multiple mailers, digital ads, texts, phone calls, and door-to-door canvassing […]
“The House bill, HF 400, establishes an opioid stewardship fund and an Opioid Addiction Advisory Council. However, the most controversial aspect of this bill is its opiate product registration fee. The opiate registration fee would apply to pharmaceutical distributors, increasing costs for everyone involved. These fees “specifically target sick people and raises the cost of their […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday congratulated Judge Brian Hagedorn on his election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court following Judge Lisa Neubauer’s concession. The group also applauded the incredible effort of its grassroots teams, who had mobilized across the state to have conversations with voters and urge them to vote for Judge […]
An occupational license is a permit from the government that allows you to work in the profession of your choice. Many are entirely unnecessary. You shouldn’t need permission from the government to braid hair, work as a florist or as an interior designer. Some states have even issued occupational licenses for fortune telling. The costs of occupational licensing […]
Dear Chairwoman Pintor Marin, Vice Chairman Burzichelli, and Members of the Committee: As one of the largest grassroots organizations in the nation, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is dedicated to educating citizens on how free market policies lead to more New Jersey residents living their version of the American dream. Through broad-based grassroots outreach, AFP […]
AFP-FL applauds House Committee passage of House Bill 453 to empower Floridians to make transportation decisions that fit their needs Tallahassee, Fla: Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots advocacy group today applauded the passage of House Bill 453, Micromobility Devices and Motorized Scooters, sponsored by State Representative Jackie Toledo (R-Tampa), out of the […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution will hold a hearing focused on allegations that internet companies censor conservative speakers. The hearing, titled “Stifling Free Speech: Technological Censorship and the Public Discourse,” was called by Senator Ted Cruz who has voiced concern over alleged censorship from online platforms. Americans for Prosperity Senior Tech Policy Analyst […]
Grassroots group urges legislators to reject House budget that increases spending by $320 million and increases employer and small business taxes CONCORD, NH – Following the House Finance Committee’s budget presentation to the full House, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged members of the House of Representatives to oppose HB 1 & HB 2, […]
