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Bryson to take role as President and CEO of Civitas following six years with AFP RALEIGH, NC – Americans for Prosperity today announced that North Carolina State Director Donald Bryson will be leaving from the organization to become President and CEO of the Civitas Institute. The Civitas Institute is a Raleigh-based nonprofit policy organization that […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s leading grassroots advocate for economic freedom, praised Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke following Thursday’s announcement that his department is taking steps to develop the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (National OCS Program). The grassroots group welcomed the move as one that would […]
AFP opposes Property Tax Credit bill as wrong approach to property tax reform LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska comments on several bills introduced during the second day of the Unicameral’s legislative session. AFP-Nebraska policy position on bills introduced during Day Two: Property Tax Credit – Oppose LB 829, introduced by Sen. Erdman, […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the leading grassroots advocacy organization in Tennessee with over 46,000 activists, announced Tori Venable will head the chapter as State Director. “I am picking up the torch to reignite the fight for freedom in Tennessee,” Venable said. “The ‘Movement of Millions’ we are looking to build starts on the ground; […]
Lincoln, NE – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – Nebraska comments on the first day of session for the 2018 Nebraska Unicameral Legislature and took policy positions on several bills introduced. “Growing calls for tax relief, spending restraint, and policies that create economic opportunity should weigh heavily on lawmakers as they enter the 2018 legislative session. This is […]
TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today urged the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee to vote against Senate Bill 3631, legislation introduced by Senators Lesniak and Thompson that would provide special tax handouts to Amazon if it chooses to build its second headquarters in Newark. The grassroots organization has long opposed corporate welfare schemes that […]
Legislation Expands Educational Opportunities for Granite State Families CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauded the New Hampshire House for passing Senate Bill 193, legislation that creates Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). These accounts will provide low-income and working-class families the opportunity to find the best education environment that meets each student’s needs. “ESAs […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity – Virginia (AFP-VA) State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement upon news that current House Speaker Bill Howell underwent heart surgery Tuesday night: “Speaker Howell has been a dedicated and tremendous public servant to the Commonwealth and everyone at AFP-VA wishes him a full and speedy recovery. Speaker […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today cheered Delegate Michael Webert for introducing legislation that would prohibit all taxpayer financing of professional sports stadiums. The grassroots organization has long opposed stadium subsidies, viewing it as a form of corporate welfare that gives special interests certain advantages at the expense of taxpayers. Del. Webert has been a […]
