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Americans for Prosperity-Michigan says fiscal decisions go beyond tax and spend LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) urged house members to focus on sustainable budgeting and core government responsibilities as they considered Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2022-2023 executive budget recommendations in committee this morning. The group wrote on behalf of grassroots citizen activists across the […]

Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP Michigan) today endorsed State Sen. Lana Theis for reelection to the Michigan State Senate. Since 2007, Sen. Theis has been a strong voice in the State Senate, pushing back against corporate bail outs, burdensome regulations, and irresponsible government spending. AFP Michigan will leverage a wide range of tactics, including […]

Strong bipartisan support shows education remains top issue  LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan released a poll question today that showed strong bipartisan support for using federal COVID relief funds to create a grant program that would offer direct financial help to students who have struggled to keep up academically the past two years. Rep. Julie […]

“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 […]