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Baton Rouge, LA—Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity–Louisiana (AFP-LA) applauded Governor Jeff Landry for signing the tax reform bills from special session into law which would flatten the individual income tax rate to 3%, move the corporate income tax rate to 5.5%, and eliminate the franchise tax, among other provisions. AFP-LA highlighted how these laws move Louisiana forward from a complex, burdensome tax […]
Baton Rouge, LA–Americans for Prosperity–Louisiana (AFP-LA) applauded leaders in the House for passing a slate of bills including HB 1, 3, and 7 this week. Under Governor Jeff Landry’s proposed tax plan, these bills play a large part to flatten and simplify the individual income tax, repeal the corporate franchise tax, and revise Article VII […]
WASHINGTON, DC–This week, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana awarded Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01) with a “Pioneers for Prosperity” award. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing principles and policies that drive the conservative movement, while proactively opposing harmful ideas that grow […]
AFP-LA Sees More than 50 State Legislators Obtain Perfect Score on Top Legislative Issues BATON ROUGE, LA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released its 2024 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting state lawmakers’ votes during the past legislative session and thanking top policy champions for their work to remove barriers for Louisianians to live and work more freely. The complete […]
Baton Rouge, LA—After passing its final vote in the Senate, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) applauded the legislature for ensuring a bright future for Louisiana learners with SB 313, the LA GATOR Scholarship Program, now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. AFP-LA State Director, Scott Simon, released the following statement: “Louisiana families will soon be […]
Baton Rouge, LA—Following today’s 67-29 favorable vote of the LA GATOR Scholarship Program, SB 313, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) applauded the House for swiftly moving on legislation to establish universal education scholarship accounts. AFP-LA State Director, Scott Simon, released the following statement: “Unlocking access to education that fits individual learner’s needs has made great progress this […]
Baton Rouge, LA—In a new opinion piece titled, “Louisiana is Ready for School Choice,” Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) State Director Scott Simon writes about disrupting the status quo of the education system and unleashing expanded opportunities for learners through universal Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs). In the op-ed published on The Hayride, Simon explains: “ESAs allow parents […]
Baton Rouge, LA—With the final House passage of HB 745, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) is applauding legislators for supporting the LA GATOR Scholarship Program which will establish universal Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and drive transformative change to the Pelican State’s education landscape. AFP-LA State Director, Scott Simon, released the following statement: “We are thankful for policy […]
Baton Rouge, LA—Following this week’s House Appropriations Committee passage of HB 745, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) is applauding the action and says that empowering parents to direct funds to the best learning environment for their child will unleash access to more education opportunities. AFP-LA State Director, Scott Simon, released the following statement: “Transforming Louisiana’s education system […]
