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The second full week of session is now in the history books! Throughout the week, two major themes seemed to play out in pro-freedom legislation throughout the week. On one hand, several bills simplified rules for the dreamers, builders, and everyday citizens across the state. Bill passing through commitees include: Efforts to cut down on […]
Your weekly round-up of the major wins making headlines thanks to AFP’s grassroots activists across the country (January 14-20) The Big W: Local Right to Work ordinance passed in New Mexico What it is: Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) and its grassroots activists have consistently supported Right to Work laws that expand workplace freedom by freeing […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a statement today regarding the Senate’s failure to meet the government funding deadline and called on members of Congress to commit to following regular order in the federal budget process. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “For too long, Congress abdicated its obligation to […]
TRENTON, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) applauds Governor Phil Murphy for signing Executive Order 3, which directs a full audit of all the tax incentive programs in the state. AFP-NJ has consistently opposed corporate welfare, including the $5 billion New Jersey offered Amazon to bring their HQ2 to Newark. The government should not be in […]
Grassroots group commends Speaker Corcoran for rejecting Amazon deal with state money Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-FL (AFP-FL), the state’s leading free-market grassroots organization, responded to Amazon’s announcement it has narrowed its list of potential sites for its second headquarters to 20 metropolitan areas, including Miami. AFP-FL has been at the forefront of opposing […]
Most Montanans would agree that every child in our state, regardless of ZIP code or the size of their family’s bank account, should have access to a high-quality education. And that’s why, in 2015, our representatives in Helena created a tax credit scholarship program that provides tax incentives to businesses and individual Montanans who donate to […]
We know right-to-work means more jobs and better paychecks for workers. But a Wall Street Journal editorial published earlier this week highlights another reason why right-to-work laws are so important: rampant corruption within unions. Union officials are using the mandatory dues hardworking employees are forced to pay to line their own pockets instead of benefiting […]
AFP-NM Celebrates Right-to-Work Win Passage of ordinance a true win for New Mexico workers SANTA FE, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) applauded the Sandoval County Commission for passing the local right-to-work ordinance sponsored by Commissioners Dave Heil and Jay Block. AFP-NM has consistently supported right-to-work laws that expand workplace freedom and free employees […]
