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Grassroots group applauds passage of monumental criminal justice reform bill CONCORD, NH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, a package of critical criminal justice reforms. AFP-NH also praised Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan for supporting the monumental bill. Americans for Prosperity has been at the forefront […]
In business, nobody should have a government-created advantage over their competition. Businesses should compete with each other on a level playing field. But in Tennessee, an excessive tax puts many small businesses at a disadvantage. The “amusement” tax is a tax that applies to events and entertainment. In Tennessee’s case, the amusement tax applies to […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity this evening is applauding a bipartisan Senate majority for advancing the First Step Act, which will improve public safety, reduce crime, save taxpayer money and give those who have paid their debts to society a second chance to become productive, law-abiding citizens. Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We are pleased […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-FL (AFP-FL), a leading grassroots voice for education freedom, was in attendance today at the confirmation of Richard Corcoran to head the Florida Department of Education. AFP-FL Interim State Director Skylar Zander released the following statement: “All students, regardless of income or zip code, deserve to access to an education […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today launched a paid media effort including digital advertisements thanking Senator Ron Johnson for being a consistent advocate for free speech. Sen. Johnson stood up against S.J. Res 64, which would effectively nullify recent improvements to Internal Revenue Service Rules that help protect personal information from being leaked improperly. […]
FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today launched a paid media effort including direct mail and digital advertisements thanking Senator Mitch McConnell for being a constant advocate for free speech. Senator McConnell stood up against S.J. Res 64, which would effectively nullify recent improvements to Internal Revenue Service Rules that help protect personal information from being leaked improperly. AFP-KY is […]
This week, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips met with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to talk about huge opportunities for the Senate to make communities safer and stronger. Sen. Lee has been an outspoken advocate of the FIRST STEP Act, along with Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Speaker of the House Paul […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – In response to reports of tax extenders being removed from year-end tax legislation Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “Tax extenders have no place in a post-tax reform world, and we’re encouraged to see Chairman Brady remove them from his year-end tax legislation. Corporate welfare and cronyism unfairly rig the system in […]
BOZEMAN, MT – Following the Montana Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a scholarship program for children that was passed by the Montana legislature in 2015, Americans for Prosperity – Montana released the following statement: “Educational freedom allows students to get an education that best meets their unique needs. Options in our education create a system […]
