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Great news for millions of Americans! According to the New York Times, “A wave of optimism has swept over [the American economy.]” Following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act over 300 businesses, both large and small, have announced plans to invest in the American economy and give back to their employees. As a result, individuals and families […]
Alamogordo, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is applauding the move by Otero County Commissioners to pass a Right to Work ordinance. Commissioner Susan Flores is sponsoring the ordinance. When Right to Work passes, Otero will be the second county in New Mexico to expand workers’ rights. AFP-NM has been the most vocal advocate […]
Our country’s courts play an essential role in protecting the freedoms and rights we hold dear, so it’s essential that we have judges who adhere to the rule of law and uphold the Constitution. That’s why Americans for Prosperity recently announced a new initiative to lay the groundwork for the next Supreme Court justice and […]
Albuquerque, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is calling on the members of the Albuquerque City Council to vote against a proposed ordinance, O-17-32, that would impose a more burdensome tax on every gallon of gasoline purchased within the city limits. The proposed ordinance would increase the gas tax by an additional two cents […]
This year, the Trump administration has an opportunity to make good on the campaign promise to “drain the swamp” by enacting civil service reform. As Kimberley Strassel noted in her recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal: “When Candidate Trump first referred to “the swamp,” he was talking about the bog of Beltway lobbyists and “establishment” politicians. But […]
It’s been nearly a month since the passage of tax reform and thousands of American workers and their families are experiencing the benefits of the new law firsthand. Businesses were quick to respond to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, announcing employee bonuses and new investments in communities across America. Now, another wave of major companies has announced benefits for hardworking Americans. These companies include: Apple – As a result of the new […]
Amazon recently announced the shortlist of 20 cities it’s considering as potential sites to build its second headquarters. Since Amazon’s initial announcement, cities have been competing to woo the corporate giant by offering billions of dollars in tax subsidies. Corporate Welfare from Amazon’s Finalists Many of the cities that made Amazon’s final cut are offering […]
On the heels of historic tax relief, the last thing hardworking Americans deserve is for the federal government to claw back the benefits with a new, punishing gas tax. The gas tax, which started out as a 1-cent-per-gallon tax to offset the federal deficit during the Great Depression, has since snowballed to an 18.4-cent-per-gallon tax. […]
