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Grassroots group supports bill promoting South Dakota small businesses and entrepreneurs. PIERRE, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) commended the introduction of a bill that would allow South Dakota’s microbrewers to grow and thrive, removing antiquated barriers to prosperity. “This is a great bill for South Dakota’s microbrewers, their employees, and the farmers and […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded the Florida House for passing worker right’s legislation, House Bill 25 (HB25). Introduced by Representative Scott Plakon, HB25 would expand freedoms for Florida workers and amplify their voice with their union representation, ensuring that unions better serve their membership. The legislation would require unions to hold regular elections and obtain 50 percent […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) applauded the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee for rejecting SB 696, which would establish cap-and-trade in Virginia and bring the state’s carbon emissions regulations in compliance with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s rule (RGGI). AFP-VA has long opposed cap-and-trade schemes that increase Virginians’ electric costs and are detrimental […]
President Ronald Reagan once said “The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much.” That simple quote rings true at all levels of government: from towns, cities and state capitols across the country, as well as in the federal government. Politicians and agencies are always eager to spend […]
Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today applauded Pennsylvania’s Office of Open Records for ordering Pittsburgh and Allegheny County officials to disclose the bid they submitted to Amazon for its second headquarters. AFP-PA, the state’s leading grassroots organization, has been at the forefront of opposing tax handouts and other corporate welfare schemes that reduce competition and give the powerful and well-connected […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today applauded the Senate Education and Health Committee for voting down Medicaid expansion bill SB 572, which incorporated all other Medicaid expansion legislation being considered by the committee. AFP-VA, the state’s leading free-market organization, has been at the forefront of opposing Medicaid expansion, which would trap the least fortunate in a […]
Amazon recently announced the shortlist of 20 cities it’s considering as potential sites to build its second headquarters. Since Amazon’s initial announcement, cities have been competing to woo the corporate giant by offering billions of dollars in tax subsidies. Corporate Welfare from Amazon’s Finalists Many of the cities that made Amazon’s final cut are offering […]
Hardworking New Jersians struggling to get by and provide for their families have long done so under the burden of New Jersey’s onerous occupational licensing laws. These government permission slips to work in certain professions are costly, creating additional expenses for those who are trying to support themselves and get ahead in life. According to […]
Governor Calls for Historic Welfare Reform As Economy Grows Stronger WI Conservative Grassroots Activists Will Engage Legislature to Pass Reforms MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin praised the sweeping plan for welfare reform outlined by Governor Scott Walker in today’s 2018 State of the State Address. The Governor’s address comes one week after the Department […]
