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When President Donald Trump praised right-to-try legislation during the State of the Union, Pennsylvania resident Matthew Bellina was watching hopefully from the gallery. He knew that for him and countless other men and women, right-to-try could mean a second lease on life. Bellina is a former Navy pilot and a proud father of three. He’s […]

Raleigh, N.C. – Americans for Prosperity- North Carolina State Director, Chris McCoy, released the following statement in response to Governor Cooper’s budget preview: “If Governor Cooper’s budget were a movie, then this preview promises us the same, tired, show of failed policies of the past. The characters who are arguing for higher taxes and corporate […]

Grassroots group urges House to use existing revenues and protect patients from increased costs of Senate bill St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) on Thursday expressed disappointment at Senate passage of SF730, a bill that places additional fees onto patients already struggling with increasing health care costs. AFP-MN had sent Senators a Key Vote letter calling […]

Grassroots engaged, will continue to promote benefits of tax reform across state INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) persists in urging lawmakers to protect the benefits of tax reform ahead of President Trump and Vice President Pence’s visit to Elkhart on Thursday. The policy group will continue its extensive, state-wide ground efforts to talk to […]

Statewide campaign thanks legislators that voted for lower taxes, better healthcare options Salt Lake City, UT — Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) launched a direct mail and digital campaign this week thanking lawmakers who voted to keep taxes low, limit regulation, and implement better healthcare options for Utah families. AFP-Utah commends their principled stances and admirable efforts […]

Grassroots group warns lawmakers opioid bill is wrong solution, would impose more costs on Minnesotans St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) on Thursday urged Senators to vote “No” on SF730, a bill that would place additional fees onto patients already struggling with increased health care costs. AFP-MN sent Senators a key vote letter […]

If you could go to Raleigh and demand lawmakers keep your income taxes low, would you? Hypothetically speaking, what if you could forbid your elected officials from hiking the income tax rate to double digits?  Having the power to do these things would be great — and well-deserved. After all, it’s our hard-earned dollars at stake.    Good news alert: We may not have to speak in hypotheticals for much […]

St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) on Wednesday announced a statewide digital ad campaign urging Minnesotans to support state tax reform. The ad directs Minnesotans to a digital tool that empowers them to contact their legislator and voice their support for getting tax reform passed. The House and Senate each passed their own slightly […]

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today expressed support for recent statements by Speaker Paul Ryan that Dodd-Frank legislation will be moving to the floor for a vote. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “We applaud Speaker Ryan, Chairman Hensarling, and the Financial Services Committee for their leadership […]