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Grassroots group supports Sen. Murante’s bill to reform Department of Education LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska released the following statement supporting LR285CA, a proposed amendment to the state constitution removing the state Board of Education and placing the Commissioner of Education under the direction of the Governor. “Nebraska’s state Board of Education has been […]

AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today commended Governor Greg Abbot for his new proposal that would cap the growth of property tax revenue at 2.5 percent. Governor Abbot pledged that, if elected for a second term, this will be his top priority in the next legislative session.  According to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, […]

RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today responded to a recent poll showing a majority of Virginians support Medicaid expansion. The state’s leading free-market grassroots organization has consistently supported patient-centered reforms to expand the supply of medical care to provide better health, for more people, at a lower cost. AFP has long opposed Medicaid […]

Jefferson City, MO – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – Missouri applauds the Missouri House for passing HB 1500, a bill that would reduce over-burdensome licensing requirements for hair braiders. According to estimates, hair braiders must complete 1,500 hours of training, which can cost upwards of $25,000. HB 1500 would significantly reduce the licensing requirements by only […]

Gov’s Budget Plan Ends Taxpayer Giveaways to Hollywood Executives FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky today applauded Governor Matt Bevin for proposing to end a controversial program to give generous tax credits to film studios who make movies in the Commonwealth as part of his new budget plan. As Kentucky’s leading free-market activist group, AFP-KY […]

Tax Carve Outs for Special Interests Threaten to Undermine Simpler and Fairer Tax Code Less than One Month Old Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce today joined in an effort to stop expired tax extenders for corporate welfare from being added to must-pass spending legislation in the coming weeks. In a […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case of South Dakota vs. Wayfair, Inc., Overstock, Inc., and Newegg, Inc., set to determine whether states can require online retailers to collect sales taxes without a physical presence in the state. The court’s ruling in Wayfair […]

TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today applauded Governor Christie for signing Senate Bill 1599 into law as one of his final acts in office. This law is intended to bring more transparency to certain occupational license boards by requiring them to report licensure exam passage rates. Occupational licenses are essentially government permission […]

Taxpayer hero honored by leading grassroots organization NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the leading free-market grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes and limited government in Tennessee, named state Rep. Tilman Goins a “Champion of Prosperity.” “Representative Goins has been an outstanding legislative leader who stands up for Tennesseans by working to keep taxes […]