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“Our activists across the state stand ready to hold Governor Whitmer accountable” Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today condemned Governor Whitmer’s veto of a bi-partisan, $1 billion personal income tax cut that would have returned dollars to every taxpaying Michigander. The group panned the move, saying the Governor was more interested in a short-term […]
Americans for Prosperity says broad tax cut empowers Michiganders Lansing, MICH. — Grassroots advocacy group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today praised lawmakers in the State House for voting to pass a broad-based income tax cut that would return roughly $2.5 billion to Michiganders. The proposal passed with bipartisan support from both Republicans and Democrats. AFP-MI state director Annie […]
AFP-MI says giving money directly to families is Michigan’s best shot at academic recovery Lansing, MICH. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan praised lawmakers today after panels in both chambers took up bills that would give money to families in an effort to help students recover from the effects of pandemic school closures. AFP-MI state director Annie Patnaude had this to […]
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala has been facing a serious problem — one that’s getting worse. To an increasing extent, law enforcement officers are being called to respond to mental health crises rather than public safety threats. Last year, Keweenaw County officers arrived on the scene when a local man tried […]
Grassroots group urges broad, bipartisan support for tax cuts Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked Chairman Matt Hall for crafting a tax plan that would let Michigan families and job creators keep more of their hard-earned income. The group said it is mobilizing its grassroots in support of the proposal with a range of […]
Grassroots group urges House to act swiftly on proposal Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today thanked leaders in the State Senate for passing a bold tax cut plan that would allow Michigan families, mom and pop businesses, and job creators across the state to keep more of their own money. Annie Patnaude, state director […]
Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan urged caution toward Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal, which limits tax relief to a few carveouts and spends more than has ever been spent in Michigan history even as Michiganders struggle under the burden of inflation. Annie Patnaude, state director for the grassroots group, issued the following statement: “Governor Whitmer’s […]
Grassroots group says bill will make Michigan truly competitive LANSING, Mich. — The grassroots group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) applauded lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee for pursuing an estimated $2 billion in tax cuts today. Sponsored by Senator Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton), SB 768 would reduce both the corporate and individual income tax rates to […]
Americans for Prosperity says state is spending $1 billion on political points, not economic development LANSING, Mich. — Taxpayers are subsidizing political points in an election year for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity said today. The group’s statement came on the heels of a presser in which the Governor joined executives from GM to […]
