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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 […]
AFP-Mississippi is excited to welcome new Grassroots Engagement Director Cade Yates. Cade, a 2017 graduate of William Carey College’s History and Religion program, brings a passion for freedom and a wealth of campaign and community involvement to our organization. “I want all our activists to know how excited I am to be a part of […]
New Hampshire has highest ever ranking in new ALEC Rich States, Poor States study CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire on Monday praised elected officials who helped enact the pro-growth policies that led to New Hampshire’s highest ranking in ALEC’s “Rich States, Poor States” study. The study examines state’s trends in economic growth and […]
