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The weather outside is heating up, and so is federal spending! This past spring Congress passed a bloated $1.3 trillion spending bill that – for the first time ever – will push federal spending over $4 trillion, costing taxpayers $33,000 per household. The national debt topped a sizzling $21 trillion this year, and, in the next ten years, Washington spending […]
New data demands Congressional action Phoenix, AZ – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Arizona released the results of a new survey showing that 68% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning to life after prison and […]
New study shows light rail causes waste, increases traffic, and results in low ridership Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona is launching a new education campaign in Chandler to inform residents and lawmakers about a massive $65 million boondoggle that could hit taxpayer pocketbooks if the City were to pass an expansion of light rail. […]
First phase will target Republicans and Democrats on spending records over Memorial Day recess Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the start of a major campaign that will hold Republicans and Democrats accountable for their records on wasteful spending and thank champions who have stood up for taxpayers. AFP has targeted one […]
Congress isn’t exactly known for its frugality or responsible spending. The recent $1.3 trillion omnibus package is an obvious example. As a result of the measure’s passage, total federal spending this year will reach $4.1 trillion, with the greatest spending coming from entitlement programs. If Congress does not take immediate action, the deficit will hit […]
AFP-Arizona May 15, 2018 Legislative Update 1) LOW SCORES ON THE 2018 SCORECARD? We are still working on grading our 2018 Legislative Scorecard. But initial indications are not good. The 2018 legislative session saw some victories on regulatory policy (see below), but on tax and budget policy, it was a bad scene. Among other things, […]
Are your legislators Champions of the Taxpayer? Or Champions of BIG Government? You can find out soon! AFP-Arizona will release its 2018 Legislative Scorecard later this year. For an update on the key bills we were tracking in the 2018 session, check out our May 15 Legislative Update. (SCROLL DOWN FOR SCORECARDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS) […]
Have you spoken with a friend, family member or neighbor about tax reform lately? The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a historic victory for millions of everyday Americans. Hundreds of companies have responded to tax reform by increasing pay, expanding worker benefits, giving out bonuses, planning new investments at home and creating new […]
In 22 states without right-to-work laws, government workers who opt out of union membership can still be forced to fund collective bargaining through agency fees. Agency fees are used for inherently political purposes, not only collective bargaining which impacts public policy, but also for donations to politically-motivated non-profit groups. The Janus v. AFSCME case could change all […]
