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SALT LAKE CITY, UT—This week Americans for Prosperity-Utah staff to took to Capitol Hill to meet with the Utah federal delegation to discuss solutions to rampant inflation choking Utah families. In the meetings, AFP proposed solutions in listed their 2022 federal agenda, “Empowering People, Emerging Stronger,” and their “True Cost of Washington” campaign. To recap […]

Salt Lake City, UT – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today endorsed the reelection of Utah State Rep. Kera Birkeland (HD-04). Rep. Birkeland’s strong track record on criminal justice reform and her commitment to expanding educational opportunities earned this endorsement. Her leadership on these and other issues will continue to create more opportunities for the people of Utah. […]

SALT LAKE CITY — Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT)today announced the release of its 2022 legislative scorecard—highlighting the key votes legislators took during this year’s legislative session to tackle the most critical issues Utahns face daily. AFP-UT’s scorecard serves as a comprehensive guide to provide transparency between constituents and their elected representatives. It highlights the important issues of […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—This week Utah’s House of Representatives voted on the Hope Scholarship Program (HB331). The education bill failed 22-53—a disappointing outcome to Utah’s families and students. The Hope Scholarship would have allowed families to direct education dollars to tuition, homeschool, online learning, or tutoring to meet their child’s individual learning needs. “The outcome of the […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Today, SB 59, a bill that will drop Utah’s state income tax rate from 4.95% to 4.85%, passed both legislative bodies and is on to the Governor’s desk. The bill will also raise the thresholds on Social Security benefits that individuals can collect before required to pay taxes on the earnings. […]

  SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced its support for the Hope Scholarship Bill, a recently introduced education bill in the legislature that will allow families to direct education dollars to tuition, homeschool, online learning, or tutoring to meet their child’s individual learning needs.  AFP-UT will launch digital ads, radio ads, and mail […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Last week, Governor Cox gave his State of the State address to Utah’s General Assembly. In his speech he presented his plan to direct tax cuts at sales tax credits for grocery purchases. Heather Andrews, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Utah, released the following statement in response to Gov. Cox’ tax cut plans: “Tax […]

SALT LAKE CITY – On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) will host an event where Utahns will hear from Senator Mike Lee about Washington’s latest “infrastructure” proposal and how, if passed, the legislation will impact Utah families. Community members will be encouraged to engage in the legislative process by asking their representatives […]

SALT LAKE CITY – On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) and Education Opportunity for Every Child hosted a backpack and school supply giveaway at the Utah State Fairgrounds. The grassroots and parent advocacy group helped ensure that 1,000 students will be set up for success this year and raised awareness of the […]