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Grassroots group arms citizens with info on lawmakers’ records LANSING, Mich. – The grassroots free-market group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today released its 2017 State Legislative Scorecard at its annual Citizen Day at the Capitol event, which brings around 100 citizens to the capitol to lobby their lawmaker on the issues that matter to them. […]
TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) on Tuesday responded to a report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) that ranks New Jersey as having the fifth-worst economic outlook in the country. The 11th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index ranks every states’ economic outlook based on […]
New digital ad explains how tax reform is lowering taxes and increasing pay for American worker Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation announced a new educational initiative on tax day to tell the stories of American taxpayers who are benefiting from tax reform. The initiative is launching with a nationwide digital ad about the workers […]
AFP-MT Tax Day event will dispel myths and set record straight on historic federal tax reform Bozeman, MT –Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) will host a unique opportunity to engage with policy makers and the local business community in Bozeman tomorrow. State Senator Scott Sales, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (via Skype), and a local business leader will be […]
New law provides Wisconsin small businesses with regulatory certainty MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today commended Governor Scott Walker for signing the Employment Law Standardization Act into law. The new law provides statewide standard for employment law, protecting workers from the unintended consequences of local over-regulation and giving employers the certainty they need to […]
AFP-FL attributes notable gains in education outcomes to Speaker Corcoran and education advocates Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) is applauding the bold education policy initiatives of Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran, legislative champions, and education freedom advocates for the notable gains in math and reading scores. According to the National Assessment of […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released the following statement after the Senate passed SB 193 by voice vote. The bill would prohibit committees that administer occupational licenses from imposing licensing requirements unless they can show them to be “necessary and narrowly tailored to address a specific, legitimate public health, safety, or welfare objective.” “This bill […]
Grassroots group announces event to hear from South Dakota’s Republican primary candidates for Governor SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) on Tuesday announced an event for South Dakotans to hear from Republican primary candidates for Governor U.S. Rep Kristi Noem and State Attorney General Marty Jackley. The Gubernatorial Forum will be held on May […]
Your weekly round-up of the major wins making headlines thanks to AFP’s grassroots activists across the country (April 9 through April 13). The Big W: Gov. Scott Walker Signed Landmark Welfare Reform Backed by AFP What it is: The newly signed landmark Walker welfare reform law removes barriers to job opportunities, rewards hard work and cracks down on waste, fraud […]
