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Arlington, VA — Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce and Americans for Prosperity today announced their opposition to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, “must-pass” spending legislation agreed to by congressional leaders to keep the federal government funded. In a letter issued to all Members of Congress, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner and Freedom […]
Grassroots activists come out swinging against 11th Hour proposal to raise gas tax Frankfort considers slapping hardworking Kentuckians with nearly $300 Million Gas Tax Increase FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today urged lawmakers to reject any proposal to raise the state gas tax burden on Kentuckians. House Bill 609 would raise the gas […]
Measure would establish new website to track state gov’t spending SC activists see new tool to improve transparency and accountability COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina today cheered the introduction of The Taxpayer Transparency Act, a measure that would create the “South Carolina Checkbook,” a searchable online database that posts government spending by state […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity today praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for voting to unleash the implementation of 5G by removing regulatory barriers to access in an effort to boost innovation in America’s next generation mobile network. At the FCC’s monthly meeting today, commissioners approved proposed rules seeking to streamline wireless infrastructure deployment. AFP Federal Affairs Director Mary Kate Hopkins issued the […]
Grassroots group hopes to find opportunities to work with Congressman-elect HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Thursday congratulated Congressman-elect Conor Lamb for winning the special election for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District and applauded AFP-PA activists for their work in the closing weeks of the race. The grassroots organization had urged Pennsylvanians to vote […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading advocate for education freedom and labor reforms, is launching a mail and digital campaign thanking Florida lawmakers who voted for HB7055, a bill to expand education freedom and empower teachers in collective bargaining process. The group has launched a direct-mail campaign thanking the lawmakers in their […]
Grassroots group demands action to reduce spending in state budget LINCOLN, Nebr.–Americans for Prosperity–Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Wednesday responded to the unfortunate filibuster of the mainline budget bill. “The Legislature did hardworking Nebraskans a great disservice today,” said AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn. “We cannot remember a time when legislators successfully filibustered the mainline budget in […]
Gov. Northam doubles down on holding budget hostage over Obamacare Medicaid expansion RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) issued the following statement in response to Governor Northam’s hyper-partisan special session budget proposal that includes a Medicaid expansion plan that has already been rejected by the Senate. The legislature adjourned regular session after failing to pass […]
Arlington, Va. – AFP launched a digital ad campaign Tuesday thanking a bipartisan group of House lawmakers for supporting the right-to-try bill that failed to pass the House of Representatives last week. The House will consider right-to-try legislation again today, with debate and a vote expected this afternoon. In addition to thanking both Republicans and Democrats who supported the bill, the ads direct people to tell their lawmakers to keep […]
