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Republicans and Democrats agreeing on anything these days is about as rare as snow in summer. It happens, but not very often. When it does, everyone takes notice. So, pay attention: The Republican and Democratic parties of South Dakota are united in their opposition to Initiated Measure 25. That says a lot about how bad […]
Grassroots group warns Medicaid expansion could make property tax burden even worse LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed concern after a recent report found Nebraska has the 10th worse property tax component in the Tax Foundation’s 2019 State Business Tax Climate Index. Ballot Initiative 427, which would expand Medicaid under Obamacare threatens […]
Tax and spend policies would halt economic growth grassroots group says CONCORD, N.H. – Following tonight’s debate between Governor Chris Sununu and Molly Kelly, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore released the following statement: “Despite trying to walk back her proposal to raise taxes on small businesses, Molly Kelly clearly told Granite […]
TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ), is urging its activist base and all New Jersey voters to “Vote No” on Question 1 next Tuesday, November 6th. The ballot question will lead to higher property taxes and even more debt at a time when our state is one the most indebted states in […]
We Arizonans know how to overcome obstacles. Throughout our state’s history, we’ve taken what nature’s thrown at us, whether it’s the endless miles of scorching desert or rugged snow-capped mountains. And like the saguaro cactus, we adapt and thrive. Gov. Doug Ducey embodies that can-do spirit and his policies reflect it. He has consistently worked […]
Millions of Americans purchase and drive cars. For those who live in areas where they can’t rely on public transportation, affordable access to a vehicle is a necessity. So, when the Obama administration implemented a corporate welfare scheme in the auto industry, Americans who rely on cars the most paid the price. But now the Trump administration […]
All year long, Americans for Prosperity activists work hard to kill pieces of legislation that erect barriers to opportunity across the country. This Halloween, the Bad State-Policy Graveyard is open for tours — and you’re invited! Take a look at some of the scariest state policies that ended up here and find out how activists laid […]
Grassroots group urges Tennesseans to reject Medicaid expansion NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the state’s leading grassroots advocacy organization for economic freedom, today urged gubernatorial candidate Karl Dean to protect Tennessee’s most vulnerable citizens and the state’s fiscal future by abandoning his proposal to expand Medicaid under Obamacare. Karl Dean has been an […]
What’s scarier than a vacancy at the Bates Motel? 132 vacancies on our nation’s federal courts. Nearly half of those vacancies are classified as “judicial emergencies,” having long-vacant seats and an over-burdened caseloads. Forget skeleton graveyards — these skeletal courts adjudicate many of our nation’s most imports cases. These cases, in turn, have real and lasting consequences for […]
