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By now you’re aware that the Nashville Transit Improvement Plan is a complete disaster. The project’s cost is out of control, topping out at $9 billion. That’s nearly twice the original estimate. On top of the cost, transit systems like the one proposed don’t even accomplish their goals. They contribute to traffic and congestion and […]
Dear Arizona Taxpayer– I’m doing an informal poll of our activists to find out how you feel about Governor Doug Ducey’s plan to raise teacher pay in Arizona 20 percent by 2020. His plan is to pay for the raises out of (optimistic) revenue increases from economic growth, and by squeezing other state spending, without […]
(Posted by Tom Jenney, 19 April 2018) Here is the link to the Auditor General’s report: https://www.azauditor.gov/sites/default/files/18-203_Report_with_Pages.pdf Let’s use Tempe Elementary School District as an example. To find Tempe ESD in the district-specific report, go to pages 370-1 (pdf pages 382-3). You’ll see that according to the AG’s analysis, Tempe in SY 16-17 spent […]
AFP-Arizona April 19 Legislative Update 1) PROGRESS REPORTS — Last 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 exceptions, the scores are not good. Most fall […]
Grassroots group commends step forward of unrigging bail system against lower-income citizens CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) on Thursday applauded the House’s passage of SB556, a bill that would reform the existing bail system and require judges to consider an individual’s income and ability to pay into consideration when setting bail for […]
Work results in dignity and independence, says Lund Lansing, Mich. – The grassroots free-market group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan applauded the passage of legislation that would create a 30-hour a week work, education or training requirement for able-bodied adult Medicaid recipients. Pete Lund, state director for the citizen group, issued the following statement: “Let’s not lose […]
KEY VOTE ALERT: SENATE BILL 897 April 19, 2018 Dear Lawmaker: On behalf of the more than 100,000 activists of Americans for Prosperity-Michigan, I am writing in support of SB 897 sponsored by Senator Mike Shirkey that will add a 30-hour work requirement to Michigan’s Medicaid program. Votes on this legislation are likely to be scored […]
Statewide campaign urges Tester to vote to expand healthcare choice HELENA, MT. – Americans for Prosperity – Montana (AFP-MT) on Wednesday will launch a statewide television and digital ad campaign holding Senator Jon Tester accountable for his votes to keep Obamacare, costing Montanans millions, and urging him to support policies that expand healthcare choice. Despite admitting repeatedly […]
April is North Carolina Beer Month, and our state has no shortage of reasons to celebrate. Whether you prefer a beverage brewed in Asheville, Charlotte, Clayton or elsewhere, there’s something most every beer aficionado can enjoy. What makes the Tar Heel State a great place for beer and those who drink it is the variety we offer. It’s important that […]
