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Harrisburg, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) expressed disappointment in Senator Bob Casey for blocking President Trump’s rescission package from coming to the Senate floor for a vote. The modest spending cut package was a first step toward reducing excessive government spending that has become commonplace in Washington. The grassroots group will be holding Senator […]
Arlington, Va. – Today the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of South Dakota in South Dakota v. Wayfair, holding that states should be able to levy sales taxes on out-of-state retailers even if they lack a physical presence, such as a headquarters or warehouse, in the jurisdiction. The decision overturned precedent from […]
Grassroots group launches digital ads thanking Governor Sununu for upholding energy strategy, helping lower energy prices for ratepayers CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced a statewide digital ad campaign thanking Governor Sununu for protecting New Hampshire ratepayers from increased electric costs by vetoing Senate Bill 365 and Senate Bill 446, legislation […]
BOZEMAN, MT — Following yesterday’s failed procedural vote in the Senate on President Trumps’ rescission package, Americans for Prosperity- Montana State Director David Herbst issued the following response: “The Senate missed an opportunity to restore fiscal sanity in Washington. This rescission package was a modest step toward changing the culture of reckless spending by lawmakers. We are […]
Arlington, VA – Following the failed procedural vote in the Senate on President Trump’s rescission package, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “President Trump’s rescission package represented less than half a cent on the dollar in federal spending and taxpayers should be appalled by the Senate’s failure to clear a […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today announced it will score H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, on its congressional scorecard and is urging House lawmakers to vote “No”. In a letter sent to lawmakers Wednesday, AFP, urged members to stop Washington’s extreme overspending by rejecting the blatant cronyism and wasteful spending in the 2018 […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Ahead of President Trump’s worker roundtable and rally in Duluth this evening, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the administration to take a new direction with their trade policies and advance more open exchange between nations and abandon protectionist policies. “Tax and regulatory reform efforts have helped ignite our economy, but […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Following the House passage of H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) are running digital ads urging Sen. Murkowski to approve the bill that would save taxpayers about $15 billion in unspent funds from previous years. Sen. Murkowski initially opposed the measure in April claiming, “I […]
Senate should follow House in seizing opportunity to cut $15 billion in spending by passing President Trump’s rescission package Harrisburg, Pa. – Following the House passage of H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) is now calling on Senator Bob Casey to support the measure that would save […]
