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The Market Choice Act is a piece of legislation currently under consideration by Congress. It contains a provision that would implement a carbon tax as a so-called “solution” to cutting pollution, boosting green energy, raising revenue and reducing negative externalities. But how effective would a carbon tax really be? Let’s address some myths about the carbon tax […]
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 […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah denounced Alpine School District’s plan to increase residents’ property taxes by $1.3 million. The school district is planning to raise property taxes by 3.11% this year, permanently increasing the average Alpine School District homeowner’s property tax bill. “This proposal is unnecessary and unfair to Alpine School District tax […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) supports the Trump Administration’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia with bipartisan support. Americans for Prosperity-Utah State Director Heather Williamson issued the following statement: “The President kept […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve accomplished so much here in the Beehive state, thanks to our activists and supporters who care about freedom in Utah. Creating a more prosperous Utah means advocating for good fiscal policies that lead to a more prosperous state and holding lawmakers accountable for bad ones. Many of our lawmakers are focused on growing our economy, removing […]
Statewide campaign thanks legislators that voted for lower taxes, better healthcare options Salt Lake City, UT — Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) launched a direct mail and digital campaign this week thanking lawmakers who voted to keep taxes low, limit regulation, and implement better healthcare options for Utah families. AFP-Utah commends their principled stances and admirable efforts […]
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 […]
