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Tax reform is the gift that keeps on giving! Last year, Americans for Prosperity made passing tax reform its top federal priority. AFP’s 36 state chapters held over 75 grassroots events throughout 2017 and worked with community leaders, elected officials and policy experts to draw attention to tax reform’s benefits. On the federal level, AFP’s government affairs […]
In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, considered one of the greatest public works projects in history, to expand the national highway system. Thanks to competitive economic conditions, cars became a more accessible and affordable mode of travel for everyday Americans during that time, and family trips on the highway system quickly became a major part of American life. Today, millions of […]
Baton Rouge, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) State Director John Kay on Monday issued the following statement after the state legislature’s special session came to an abrupt end: “I am looking forward to the legislature solving the ever-decreasing deficit during the regular session by passing a budget with responsible cuts to state government. I […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released a statement commending the House for passing House Bill 29, which would establish the Louisiana Checkbook website. The new software, which has earned bipartisan support in Baton Rouge and from outside groups throughout the state, would bolster the state’s transparency and promote more efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Last week, […]
Americans for Prosperity has joined a coalition of nearly 20 organizations to tell Congress to oppose an internet sales tax. The Remote Transactions Parity Act would give states dangerous new powers to tax businesses that don’t have a physical presence in the state. Allowing local governments to tax across state borders would bury online businesses […]
On Monday, February 26, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing oral arguments in a landmark worker freedom case, Janus v. AFSCME. This case will decide the constitutionality of current law in Illinois and 21 other states that forces government workers to pay union dues. Here are five things you should know about this important […]
Imagine landing your dream job, only to find out that to keep it, you must give part of every paycheck to an organization that advocates for causes with which you disagree. Since, 2007, that’s been reality for Mark Janus. At a young age, Janus learned the importance of public service as a Boy Scout in […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released a statement commending the House Appropriations Committee for advancing a bill that would implement the Louisiana Checkbook, a website that would bolster the state’s transparency and use of taxpayer dollars. “Thanks to the House Appropriations Committee, we’re one step closer to vastly improving the transparency of […]
