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Warns State Lawmakers about Irresponsible Government Spending Hikes CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Tonight, Governor Jim Justice delivered his annual State of the State address. Americans for Prosperity West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman released the following statement: “Last year Governor Justice asked for nearly half a billion in tax hikes on already struggling West Virginians. The vast […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today expressed disappointment in comments made by Governor-elect Northam on Tuesday voicing support for expanding Medicaid. Americans For Prosperity has long been opposed to Medicaid expansion that will add hundreds of thousands of able-bodied adults to an already broken system. Just recently, Governor-elect Northam stated his apprehension towards […]
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. Timothy Hill a “Champion of Prosperity.” “Representative Hill has proven himself a stalwart of economic freedom and a rightful recipient of our highest […]
Legislator recognized 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. John Crawford a “Taxpayer Advocate.” “Rep. Crawford has been a steady advocate for taxpayers since taking office in 2016, said AFP-TN State Director Tori […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s leading grassroots advocate for economic freedom, today joined a coalition of organizations urging lawmakers to reject any renewed consideration for reinstating the earmark process in Congress. In a letter sent to members of Congress, the groups voiced their objection to any moves to bring back the “scandal-ridden” […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity – Indiana (AFP-IN) today applauded the House and Senate Public Policy Committees for hearing testimony on SB 1, a bill that lifts the state’s Prohibition-era ban on retail Sunday alcohol sales. AFP-IN supports the legislation and encourages both committees to swiftly approve the legislation. “Indiana’s antiquated liquor regulations subject responsible […]
Grassroots group supports Governor’s call to lower taxes, control spending LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity–Nebraska released the following statement applauding the positive policy agenda outlined in today’s State of the State address. “Governor Ricketts outlined a series of policy reforms that, should the Legislature choose to act, will improve the lives of thousands of […]
AFP-FL sends direct mail to House and Senate sponsors of anti-corporate welfare legislation Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the leading grassroots advocacy voice against corporate welfare for sports stadiums, launched a new direct mail piece urging constituents to back legislation that would eliminate taxpayer handouts to build stadiums on public lands and end […]
Giving families the freedom to ensure their child gets the education that meets his or her unique needs is pretty popular with Mississippians. A new poll found three out of four voters support education scholarship accounts (ESA). ESAs help to ensure that every child has access to high quality educational opportunities, by giving families the […]
