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Arlington, VA – In a letter sent to House Judiciary Committee members Tuesday ahead of a hearing on Internet sales taxes, Americans for Prosperity called on Congress to protect American taxpayers and businesses from unfair taxes on out of state retailers. The hearing comes in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision in South […]
Fargo, ND – The grassroots advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity – North Dakota (AFP-ND) today announced the hiring of a new Field Director for the greater Fargo community. Abigail “Abbie” Christiansen, a graduate of Fargo Davies High School is currently pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Accounting at the University of North Dakota. As […]
Grassroots groups expresses opposition to bill that would increase taxes and slow economic growth Arlington, VA. – In a letter sent to House lawmakers yesterday, Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners, and the LIBRE Initiative called on Congress to reject the MARKET CHOICE Act introduced yesterday by Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL). This legislation seeks to implement […]
Thursday, the House passed the second minibus spending package H.R. 6147 (115) fiscal 2019 for Interior-Environment, Financial Services and General Government. We were encouraged both that this bill was consistent with the spending levels set forth in the budget agreement earlier this spring, and more importantly that spending for this particular bill was frozen at […]
AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn | July 23, 2018 | McCook Gazette Those wishing to expand Medicaid under Obamacare in Nebraska are working double time. After coming up short in the legislature, supporters are now eyeing a ballot initiative on the November ballot. But before going down this path, Nebraskans should know every state that […]
The Big W: The New Mexico Governor signed an occupational licensing executive order What it is: All state licensing boards must review their licensing requirements and provide additional justification if fewer than 25 other states require a license for the same job. Why it’s important: Overburdensome occupational license requirements remove the first rung in the […]
New study shows light rail causes waste, increases traffic, and results in low ridership Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona is launching a new education campaign in Chandler to inform residents and lawmakers about a massive $65 million boondoggle that could hit taxpayer pocketbooks if the City were to pass an expansion of light rail. […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity today commended House lawmakers for supporting a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. In a letter sent to representatives Wednesday, AFP announced it will score H.Con.Res.119 on its congressional scorecard and called on members to vote “YES” on […]
Green Bay Lawmaker Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect American Jobs Grassroots Activists Praise Measure as Part of National Pro-Trade Campaign MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today commended U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher for introducing bipartisan legislation to require an up-or-down vote by Congress on barriers to free trade including tariffs. AFP’s support for the […]
