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Ahead of Gov. Evers budget announcement, Wisconsinites learn they can expect more of the same big government spending that will hurt families and businesses. MADISON, WI. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced its plans to reject Governor Evers’ proposed budget priorities that would destroy Wisconsin’s economic health and leave taxpayers on the hook – […]
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) activists took their efforts to the streets of DeForest to oppose President Biden’s economic agenda that doubles down on costly, top-down partisan priorities that have already caused deep economic pain across all of America. AFP-WI activists made sure their voices were heard by rallying its grassroots to […]
Tax reform can boost Wisconsin’s future, provide long-term tax relief MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support of the LeMahieu/Brooks flat tax proposal, a bill that would transition Wisconsin’s progressive personal income tax system to a flat tax. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott released the following statement: “Adopting a flat personal income […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released the following statement in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ inaugural speech in the state capitol. “It comes as no surprise that Gov. Evers’ focus on more spending and big government still rings true in the new year,” said Eric Bott, state director for AFP-WI. “Wisconsin doesn’t […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released a statement congratulating the newly elected and re-elected state lawmakers who earned the support of the grassroots organization. Through a variety of tactics—including its signature grassroots, direct-mail, and digital advertisements— AFP-WI proudly supported State Senate candidates Rob Hutton, Sen. John Jagler, Sen. Howard Marklein, Rep. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, […]
By Jennifer Meinhardt Out of 71,000 students in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), only 4,544, or 6.4%, can read at grade level. You could also say it this way: 94% of students can’t read at grade level. So, if my fourth grader were in MPS, the odds are that she would not have the skills to […]
Center of the American Experiment confirms Governor Evers’ and Lt. Governor Barnes’ policies will continue to cost taxpayers MADISON, Wis. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) responded to a new report issued by the Center of the American Experiment that concludes that Governor Tony Evers’ and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes’ proposal to restrict Wisconsin’s existing energy sources, including […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced four additional endorsements for candidates running for State Assembly: Joy Goeben (AD-5), Rep. Gae Magnafici (AD-28), Ellen Schutt (AD-31), and Ryan Huebsch (AD-94) in their bids for State Assembly. AFP-WI will leverage its wide range of grassroots tactics to support these candidates ahead of the November […]
MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented coalition to empower parents and expand educational opportunities for students. The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom includes seven leading groups that have a unified voice on educational reform. Coalition partners include: Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Wisconsin, […]
