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Grassroots group urges Hillsborough County residents to reject sales tax increase Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots organization for economic freedom, today launched a campaign urging Hillsborough County voters to reject a ballot initiative that would impose a $280 million sales tax hike to fund transportation projects. A similar sales tax […]
Grassroots leaders call on citizens to raise their voice, calls for fiscal restraint from County Naples, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the states leading grassroots advocates for good stewardship have launched a digital campaign to connect citizens with their Collier County Commissioners regarding a shortsighted proposal to increase utility fees to address storm water challenges, a […]
Obamacare’s rising premiums and one-size-fits-all approach has left millions of Americans struggling to find quality health insurance at a price they can actually afford. Until recently, the prospects for an alternative were grim. This month the Trump administration helped to turn the tide by expanding short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans that allow individuals and families to choose coverage that best suits their needs at a […]
It’s National Employee Freedom Week! Employee Freedom Week is a nationally-recognized effort to educate public sector union employees about their freedom to make their own choices regarding union membership. From August 19 – 25, Americans for Prosperity is joining other state, local and national groups in recognizing and celebrating state and national victories for worker freedom. […]
Grassroots group applauds years of thoughtful policy reforms that catapulted Florida to be recognized as the freest state in the country Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates for freedom are applauding Florida lawmakers from the past several legislative sessions for pushing for policy outcomes that have led the Sunshine State […]
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 […]
Floridians can’t trust Nelson’s record of broken promises Tallahassee, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) launched an effort to encourage voters to remove Bill Nelson from office. Bill Nelson has a record filled with contempt for qualified jurists, support for a broken health care system, and promotes tax and spend philosophy synonymous with D.C.’s swamp […]
New data demands Congressional action Tallahassee, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Florida released the results of a new survey showing that 71% 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 […]
