Recent News
TRENTON, NJ — Today, the New Jersey legislature passed A-1524/S-1500, similar measures which limit civic engagement and undermine free speech for all New Jerseyans. Specifically, this measure, which Governor Murphy has indicated he will sign, requires nonprofit organizations to disclose the names and addresses of their donors, creates a broad definition for independent expenditures, and […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) on Monday took part in a press conference with coalition members to urge the legislature to support meaningful sentencing reform. Representatives from a coalition that includes AFP-MO, FAMM (formerly Families Against Mandatory Minimums), and Empower Missouri each spoke along with Rep. Shamed Dogan, Sen. Ed Emery, and […]
TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) expressed disappointment following Governor Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 22, which would have provided Kansans relief from the unintended tax hike that went into effect last year. Senate Bill 22 would have allowed Kansas filers to take the new federal standard deduction but still reserve the option of itemizing […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity is encouraged by the introduction of the JOBS for SUCCESS Act introduced by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas). The proposed legislation will reform the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF) by refocusing the program on its intended goals of removing barriers to success for […]
Governor Tim Walz wants Minnesotans to pay 20cents/gallon more in gas taxes, driving up the cost of nearly everything you buy. Problem is, only about 1/2 would actually go to net new spending on transportation projects. The first 10 cents just replaces money ALREADY going to transportation that the Governor would spend elsewhere. Rep. Torkelson […]
This week, we continued to advocate in Tallahassee for education policy that provides more families with opportunity to customize their child’s education. As HB 7075 moved forward to the Appropriations Committee, we continue to work with both the House and the Senate toward advancing solutions that expand educational opportunity. On Tuesday, César Grajales testified on […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a Key Vote Alert on Friday, urging Senators to vote “NO” on passage of S.J. Res. 8, “The Green New Deal,” which represents an unprecedented attempt by government to control all aspects of American life. By replacing the ingenuity and creativity of American businesses and entrepreneurs with mandates, […]
We have good news and bad news in this legislative update. So, let’s start with the bad news. Sales tax relief failure — As you’ve heard from us, clarifying and enforcing the sales tax reduction that is currently in law is one of our biggest priorities. When lawmakers raised the sales tax in 2016, they […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – In response to reports this morning that the House Ways and Means Committee is set to mark-up tax legislation in the coming weeks, and will consider reinstating harmful tax-extenders, Americans for Prosperity Vice President of the Economic Opportunity Portfolio Russ Latino issued the following statement: “Fifteen months ago Congress rightly let a set […]
