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LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) applauded senators today for rejecting the LB 170 which would have increased taxes on hardworking Nebraskans by over $100 million. John Gage, AFP-NE state director, released the following statement: “Once again, senators attempted to disguise tax increases as ‘property tax relief.’ Voters have no interest in tax shifts and are demanding real relief. […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia released their 2025 Legislative Scorecard today. Since 2018, the organization has been tracking lawmaker’s votes on some of the most important policy decisions of each regular legislative session. As the state’s premier grassroots advocacy group, each year the organization’s staff and activists from across the Mountain State advocate […]
AUSTIN, TX – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) and its sister organization The LIBRE Initiative joined Texas Governor Greg Abbott at the governor’s mansion for the signing of historic school choice legislation (S.B.2) on Saturday alongside students and families from across the state. Team members from both organizations brought their own families and […]
Danville, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced its endorsement of Madison Whittle for HD-49. Whittle, a Danville City Councilmember, has a strong record pushing for local tax cuts, voting against unnecessary spending, and supporting an all-of-the-above energy approach. As the largest grassroots organization in the state, AFP-VA will be laser-focused on supporting principled candidates in […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – Today, Governor Dunleavy vetoed an education bill, HB 69. This misguided bill prioritized systems over students and provided little accountability or relief for Alaska families. Alaskans are calling for real education reform—and HB69 simply didn’t deliver. Families want funding that directly supports students and teachers, not just school districts. They want more […]
Frankfort, KY – After Gov. Beshear’s move block House Bill 6, Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) responded to his lawsuit. AFP-KY State Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “The Supreme Court of Kentucky has been clear that the legislative branch is the policy making branch of government. While the governor can grandstand, the fact is […]
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is launching a seven-figure ad and grassroots campaign highlighting what will be a Tax Day nightmare next year for working families across Pennsylvania if Congress fails to renew the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This critical legislation has provided essential tax relief to families and small […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – Yesterday, a federal court in Alaska ruled that the Biden administration unlawfully canceled seven oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) that were required under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. AFP Foundation had previously opened an investigation into the cancelation of the oil leases and found […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – New analysis by the Reason Foundation’s Pension Integrity Project finds that House Bill 78, legislation that would reopen the defined benefit pension system for government workers, could cost Alaskans a whopping $11.4 billion in added costs. In fact, Reason finds that the bill’s estimated costs hinge on an assumption that Alaska’s pension […]
