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FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity State Director Andrew V. McNeill made the following statement on Governor Bevin’s veto of the budget and tax increases passed by the state legislature last week: “AFP-Kentucky applauds Governor Bevin for vetoing the budget and the tax increases and calls for the legislature to return to work to craft […]
For a PDF version of the AFP-Arizona April 9 Legislative Update, go HERE. 1) PROGRESS REPORTS — This past week, AFP-Arizona sent progress reports to all ninety Arizona Legislators, giving them estimates of what their scores would likely be on AFP-AZ’s 2018 Legislative Scorecard if the session were to end right now. With a few […]
Grassroots Activists Call on Senators to Sell Utility Giant, Pass Checkbook AFP State Director Yates Pens Hard-Hitting Op-Ed for Charleston Post & Courier COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina today called upon the state Senate to follow the General Assembly’s lead and pass legislation to begin the process of selling off embattled, state-owned utility […]
Lawmakers should reject any proposal to give themselves greater ability to raise taxes on Illinoisans NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) on Monday launched a new digital ad and website calling on lawmakers to oppose scrapping Illinois’ constitutionally protected flat income tax for a graduated one. AFP-IL, the state’s leading free-market organization, has been at […]
Key AFP-VA legislation to improve healthcare in Virginia now law RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity – Virginia (AFP-VA) on Monday applauded Governor Northam for signing into law HB793, a measure that expands access to quality care by allowing nurse practitioners with five years of clinical experience to practice without a physician’s oversight. Virginia is […]
Energy growing as thousands of activists join AFP-VA call on Medicaid expansion Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) hosted a conference call on Thursday with lawmakers, policy experts, and thousands of activists to discuss the current standing of the fight over expanding Medicaid under Obamacare in the Virginia legislature. Senator Bill Stanley and Special […]
Let the countdown begin! We’re just a few days out from Tax Day on April 17, when we’ll say goodbye to our outdated, complex and burdensome tax system and hello to a simpler, fairer and more efficient new tax code! Check out these five positive changes that all Americans will see next year thanks to the Tax […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) released a statement Thursday opposing actions taken by the administration that have caused retaliatory tariffs from China. On Wednesday, China announced new 25 percent tariffs against the U.S. that include soybeans and corn. China is the largest importer of South Dakota soybeans. “Implementing tariffs and risking retaliatory measures with […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement Tuesday opposing HB 1298, which was advanced to the full floor by the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee. The bill puts Obamacare-style mandates on small businesses requiring private employers to enroll their employees in a retirement savings plans directed by a politically appointed board. “The […]
