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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) applauded Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday for signing HB 2540 into law, which reduces income taxes on individuals. “We’re pleased to see Gov. Parson sign this bill into law and provide working families with much-deserved tax relief,” said AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady. “While more work is required […]
Monday night, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to take recently-retired Justice Anthony Kennedy’s seat on the Supreme Court. In a televised event, the president praised Judge Kavanaugh’s “impeccable credentials, unsurpassed qualifications, and a proven commitment to equal justice under the law.” So who is Judge Kavanaugh? Here are four fast facts about our Supreme Court […]
Aztec, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) applauded the San Juan County Commission for voting 4-0 to post for public consideration a right-to-work ordinance, setting the stage for an August 7th final vote on the measure. AFP-NM has been at the forefront of the push for workers’ rights in the state, having launched in […]
Dear Governor Phil Murphy: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity, and our tens of thousands of activists across the state, please follow through on your promise to the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus and sign S-2510/A-3754, which would end the requirement that those wanting to practice traditional African hair braiding obtain an occupational license. Currently […]
TOPEKA, KS – Following Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Kansas, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS), the state’s largest grassroots advocate for the policies and goals of a free and open society, issued the following statement: “It was great to have the Vice President here in The Sunflower State to talk, in part, about how the new tax […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity- Virginia, the state’s largest grassroots advocate for the policies and goals of a free and open society, denounced the Fredericksburg City Council’s plan for taxpayers to help pay for a $35 million-dollar stadium. Last night, the council approved a letter of intent that kicks off a 120-day study period […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity praised the Senate today for supporting efforts by U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) to ensure Congress plays an appropriate role in considering new trade barriers. The non-binding motion approved by a vote of 88-11 comes just a day after the Trump administration proposed […]
Grassroots group applauds Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to Supreme Court, urges swift senate confirmation ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) released a statement Tuesday applauding President Trump for nominating Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States and urged the Senate to swiftly confirm the nominee. Americans for Prosperity will commit seven-figures […]
America’s population is not as young as it once was. An aging cohort of 74 million baby boomers is retiring and will be drawing benefits from our nation’s already-strained retirement programs, Social Security and Medicare. Similarly, retiring government workers will strain underfunded state and local government pension and retiree health care programs. As baby boomers […]
