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CHARLESTON, W.Va.—According to media reports, Governor Jim Justice’s administration announced the implementation of a new tax that will hurt West Virginians’ pocketbooks to the tune of over $50 Million annually, as the state begins to collect sales tax for citizens’ online purchases from out-of-state retailers. This move comes despite no legislative action to implement this […]
Innovations are born of need. Motorboats were invented because people needed aquatic vehicles that moved faster and were easier to steer. Cell phones were invented because people needed a better way to communicate while on the move. We’ve come a long way since motorboats and cell phones. Now, we’re on to high-tech creations, such as a cell phone app that can control the lights and […]
Human trafficking — illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation — is a horrific practice plaguing countries across the globe. Lawmakers should be looking to enact measures that help to end human trafficking. But these laws should not force innocent Americans […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Joining grassroots leaders from across the country, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) continues to meet with West Virginia’s Congressional delegation to discuss removing barriers to freedom and opportunity for all Americans. Meetings are focused on reining in spending and urging the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. AFP-WV State […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today participated in an event at the West Virginia legislature to urge Senator Joe Manchin to vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The event featured Senate President Carmichael and House Speaker Hanshaw. As West Virginians continue to coalesce around the President’s well-qualified nominee, they patiently […]
The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin next week. Judge Kavanaugh is an eminently qualified jurist who will defend the Constitution, but don’t just take our word for it. Learn more about Kavanaugh’s background below. Did you know…? Judge Kavanaugh graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School. After law school, Judge Kavanaugh served as a clerk to the man he […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today released the second episode of “Mountaineer Minute,” part of its new video series focused on keeping West Virginians up-to-date on policy issues impacting the Mountain State. With Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings beginning in Congress today, this episode focuses on President Trump’s eminently qualified nominee for the United […]
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 […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today, West Virginia’s Public Service Commission announced that Mountaineers will see a reduction in their utility bills beginning in September, thanks to company savings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Up to $645 million in savings will be seen by customers in West Virginia. AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman released the following […]
