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 SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah denounced Alpine School District’s plan to increase residents’ property taxes by $1.3 million. The school district is planning to raise property taxes by 3.11% this year, permanently increasing the average Alpine School District homeowner’s property tax bill. “This proposal is unnecessary and unfair to Alpine School District tax […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) launched digital and direct-mail efforts to recognize lawmakers who voted alongside AFP-WV’s policy priorities as indicated by the third annual Legislative Scorecard. These efforts follow last week’s distribution of certificates to distinguished members who excelled during the 2018 legislative session. AFP-WV’s State Director Jason Huffman issued the following […]

COLUMBUS, OH. – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released a statement encouraging Senator Brown to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court after the announcement of his upcoming confirmation hearing dates. “With Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings scheduled, and after putting politics over country by voting against Justice Neil Gorsuch, Senator Brown has a new […]

Your weekly round-up of the major wins making headlines thanks to AFP’s grassroots activists across the country (August 6-10). The Big W: San Juan County becomes the eighth New Mexico county to pass a right-to-work ordinance. What it is: Right-to-work legislation gives workers the freedom to opt out of union dues. Why it’s important: In many states, workers are required […]

BOZEMAN, MT – The Senate Judiciary Committee announced today that it will conduct hearings on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court in early September. Montana Senator Jon Tester said that he “looked forward to meeting with Judge Kavanaugh” but has yet to set a meeting with the nominee. Senator […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement Friday criticizing Sen. McCaskill’s lack of support for Judge Kavanaugh in light of the announcement the hearing dates are set for Sept. 4-7. “Judge Kavanaugh is an outstanding nominee with a sterling record of judicial restraint—a nominee Missourians support,” said AFP-MO Jeremy Cady. “Senator […]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AK) released a statement Friday encouraging Sen. Murkowski to support Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation in light of the announcement the hearing dates are set for Sept. 4-7. “We’re thrilled to see Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation process move forward with scheduled hearings,” said AFP-AK State Director Jeremy Price. “Sen. Murkowski has a great opportunity […]

DES MOINES, IA – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) commended Senator Chuck Grassley following this afternoon’s announcement that the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary will hold confirmation hearings for Judge Kavanaugh September 4th through 7th. “We applaud Senator Grassley for his steadfast efforts to ensure that a qualified jurist is confirmed to serve on the […]

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity commended Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) following this afternoon’s announcement that the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary will hold confirmation hearings for Judge Kavanaugh on September 4th through 7th. AFP will continue to support Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation with mail, digital advertising and robust grassroots outreach across the country. Americans […]