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Organization urges House to follow suit CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today the West Virginia State Senate took bold action by voting to eliminate film tax credits. Earlier this month, the Legislative Auditor’s Office recommended that the tax credit be eliminated due to its lack of economic stimulation, poor transparency, and “questionable” spending practices. The report indicated that nearly […]
We know right-to-work means more jobs and better paychecks for workers. But a Wall Street Journal editorial published earlier this week highlights another reason why right-to-work laws are so important: rampant corruption within unions. Union officials are using the mandatory dues hardworking employees are forced to pay to line their own pockets instead of benefiting […]
In a tremendous victory for hardworking Americans, President Trump signed tax reform into law last December. Americans for Prosperity and our army of grassroots activists have led the charge for the passage of tax reform. The ink is barely dry, and already, millions of Americans are experiencing the economic benefits of pro-growth tax reform firsthand. […]
CHARLESTON, W. VA – In a cosponsored letter to lawmakers, West Virginia State Director of Americans for Prosperity Jason Huffman and Policy Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Eli Baumwell announced a joint initiative urging legislative leaders to adopt much needed reforms to civil asset forfeiture. “Under current law, police can […]
Warns State Lawmakers about Irresponsible Government Spending Hikes CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Tonight, Governor Jim Justice delivered his annual State of the State address. Americans for Prosperity West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman released the following statement: “Last year Governor Justice asked for nearly half a billion in tax hikes on already struggling West Virginians. The vast […]
Americans for Prosperity is urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow thousands of terminally ill patients to access potentially life-saving treatment and medication. Known as Right to Try, this federal legislation would give hope to families and patients facing the direst circumstances. AFP is partnering with Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce to highlight the […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity praised the Trump administration today for working diligently to eliminate overly burdensome federal regulations that stifle economic growth, waste taxpayer dollars and limit individual freedom. Thursday afternoon the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) released the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which details President Trump’s deregulation […]
By now, you’ve heard that the Obama Administration’s “Clean Power Plan” would cut carbon emissions. What you probably haven’t heard is that emissions already have been dropping – mostly thanks to market forces. The administration’s agenda to vastly expand control of the energy grid would cut carbon emissions by a third by the year 2030. […]
