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AFP Commends Senate Confirmation of Neomi Rao
Mar 13, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity applauded today’s Senate confirmation of Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We commend the Senate for confirming Neomi Rao – a distinguished individual who has a deep understanding of the proper role of the courts […]

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AFP-NJ Applauds US Senate Confirmation of Paul Matey
Mar 13, 2019

TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ) applauded the United States Senate for confirming Paul Matey of New Jersey to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. AFP-NJ State Director Erica Jedynak issued the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey and our activists applaud members of the US Senate for confirming Paul […]

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AFP Encouraged by Senate Confirmation of Paul Matey  
Mar 13, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity applauded the Senate confirmation of Paul Matey to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We applaud the Senate for confirming Paul Matey – an impartial, well-qualified individual who will defend the Constitution and won’t legislate from the bench. We commend the senators […]

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AFP-SD Calls on Legislature and Governor to Address Sales Tax Relief
Mar 12, 2019

SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today expresses great disappointment in the legislature and Governor’s administration for the lack of action shown in the 2019 session to address the sales tax after a deal to provide South Dakotans with relief had been put in place if additional sales tax revenue were approved for collection. […]

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AFP, Bi-Partisan Coalition Support Gov. Reynolds’ Proposal to Restore Voting Rights to People with Felony Records
Mar 12, 2019

DES MOINES, Iowa – Following a press conference with Governor Kim Reynolds on her proposal to restore voting rights to people with felony records, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State Director Drew Klein released the following statement: “At AFP, we’re working to create a criminal justice system that recognizes the potential of every person to transform their life and contribute […]

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AFP, Freedom Partners Urge Opposition to Tax Extenders Ahead of House Ways and Means Subcommittee Hearing
Mar 12, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce urged House lawmakers today to oppose special-interest giveaways in the form of tax extenders ahead of a hearing Tuesday in the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures. Earlier this year, Senator Chuck Grassley introduced legislation in the Senate, the Tax […]

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MEDIA ADVISORY: AFP Hosts Cannabis Legalization Debate
Mar 12, 2019

Supporters and opponents will debate costs and benefits of cannabis legalization for New Hampshire MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is hosting a debate on cannabis prohibition and will explore the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien will moderate the event that […]

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AFP: White House Budget is a Step in the Right Direction
Mar 11, 2019

Arlington, VA – Following the release of the White House budget proposal Monday, Americans for Prosperity applauded the Trump administration for offering a serious proposal to rein in spending but urged greater action to truly solve our country’s fiscal crisis. Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We’re encouraged to see the […]

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AFP-MN to House: Protect Property Rights, Pass Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Mar 11, 2019

Grassroots group urges House members to support bill that restores constitutional protections ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged members of the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division to pass HF1971, a bill that would protect innocent property owners in Minnesota from losing their property through civil litigation by requiring a […]

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