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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) is pleased to host a policy forum with Governor Dunleavy and other policy experts to discuss how and why Alaska must face its fiscal reality and implement reforms that will curb the government’s habit of overspending. The team of policy experts will feature the Governor and budget experts, along with a panel […]
MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire on Monday hosted a debate on cannabis legalization that explored the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien moderated the event that featured representatives from Americans for Prosperity, the Marijuana Policy Project, and former and current representatives. AFP-NH […]
BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today released a statement applauding the state Senate for its passage of HB 1097, which would eliminate so-called “blue laws” in North Dakota. AFP-ND has been active in supporting this effort through grassroots engagement, lobbying efforts, and an accompanying digital advertisement campaign. AFP-ND State Director Mike Fedorchak issued the […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Senate Tax Committee to pass SF1872, a bill that creates the Equity and Opportunity in Education Tax Credit, a tax credit scholarship program that expands educational opportunities for low and middle-income students in our state. A quality education can happen in many different school […]
The White House released the president’s budget for fiscal year 2020 on Monday. This budget sets a vision for spending, taxes, and debt for the coming year and the next decade. It features a broad mix of spending priorities and proposes a net reduction in total government spending of $2.7 trillion over ten years from […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Senate for passing the Tennessee Public Participation Act. The bill, SB 1097, allows judges to dismiss Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) suits that target constitutionally protected speech, requires courts to adjudicate the suit within a reasonable period of time, and allows judges to award […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today expressed disappointment after the House passed HF400, a bill that, despite its good intentions raises costs on patients using prescribed pain medication. AFP-MN believes the opioid crisis requires thoughtful, compassionate, long-term attention, and will work with anyone to find a solution. However, a fee increase that […]
I’ve only been with Americans for Prosperity – Arizona for a few weeks, but I’m already so impressed at the work we’re accomplishing! Activists like you make what we do possible, so thank you again for all your dedication and hard work. I’ve been spending a lot of time in Phoenix this session, and I […]
We talk with John Gordon from the American Civic Liberties Union of Minnesota about bipartisan reform to Minnesota’s civil asset forfeiture laws, ensuring government can’t keep seized property without a conviction. In the second half: deadline week at the Legislature means dozens of bills were heard, including proposals from Governor Walz that would raise billions […]
