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New Jersey Lawmakers Graded on their Votes in Trenton TRENTON, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today released its Taxpayer Scorecard for the 2016-17 legislative session. The Garden State’s leading free-market grassroots organization produces this comprehensive digest to educate New Jerseyans on how their state elected officials voted on over 40 of the most […]
DENVER, Co. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement opposing a bill that would create a scheme where utility companies could unfairly charge their customers when building electric vehicle charging stations. SB 216, which was introduced in the Senate Transportation Committee today, would allow utility companies to build and maintain electrical vehicle stations and charge all […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley’s move to bypass an outdated and illogical Senate “blue slip” tradition was a good move. Doing so will help ensure fair and qualified judicial nominees get the confirmation hearings they deserve. The blue slip tradition has been abused by some in the Senate to prevent qualified nominees from getting […]
Last year was a great year for America’s judicial system. Thanks to the hard work and leadership of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 2017 saw a record number of fair and qualified judges confirmed by the Senate. Ensuring that quality judges who will uphold the Constitution and rule of law get nominated is incredibly important […]
Grassroots group taps Jessica Shelburn to head state efforts LINCOLN, Neb.—Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE), the leading limited government grassroots advocacy organization with over 45,000 activists statewide, on Monday announced Jessica Shelburn as its new State Director. “I am excited to get to work promoting common-sense policies to protect taxpayers from the trend of big government,” […]
Bevin Alum brings decades of public service experience to grassroots activist group FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity today announced the hire of Andrew V. McNeill as the new State Director for its Kentucky Chapter. “I am very excited about this opportunity to work for an organization dedicated to advancing economic freedom and improving the […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) is urging lawmakers to oppose LB 44, which would institute an internet sales tax in Nebraska. Because the issue is in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, this bill creates chaos with regard to personal privacy, interstate commerce, and burdens small businesses and taxpayers. “We oppose creating new […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Friday responded to an ad released by Senator Chuck Schumer’s Senate Majority PAC. The ad attempts to defend Sen. Joe Donnelly’s vote against the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by arguing the tax cuts aren’t helping working Hoosiers despite relief at every income bracket, bonuses, wage hikes, […]
Mountain State grassroots group admonishes Manchin for opposing “American Pay Raise” CHARLESTON, W.Va.—As part of a six-figure nationwide ad buy, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) activists are being urged to write Sen. Manchin to express their disappointment with his “no” vote on federal tax reform efforts and encourage him to do the right thing for […]
