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JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today urged the Mississippi Senate to pass Senator Chris McDaniel’s Paycheck Protection Amendment to the income tax elimination bill (HB1439). This amendment would eliminate the income tax for all Mississippians while ensuring growth in the economy. The Senate Finance Committee is currently debating the income tax elimination bill. […]
The team at Americans for Prosperity has seen up close the overwhelming grassroots support for the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. As we reach out to people across America to discuss this issue, we’re tapping into an enthusiastic audience. With people across the country eager to share their views, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of engagement. And we’re […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) today commended President Trump for nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Barrett is an experienced, qualified and independent-minded constitutionalist who will defend the Constitution and not legislate from the bench. Joining AFP’s robust, nationwide campaign, AFP-MS will leverage the full weight of its permanent grassroots […]
JACKSON, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today released a statement expressing its disappointment in the veto of two criminal justice reform bills recently passed by the legislature. During this year’s legislative session, AFP-MS worked with coalition partners and activists to encourage the passage of meaningful reforms geared toward safer communities and second chances for those who […]
JACKSON, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauded the state legislature for passing SB 2123, the Mississippi Correctional Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2020, which will grant parole eligibility for certain individuals who do not pose a danger to public safety. Once law, this legislation will help alleviate overcrowded prisons and reduce the cost to taxpayers. Other states […]
HATTIESBURG, MS – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today released a report detailing the nearly $2 trillion in federal assistance already available to state and local governments, including more than $1.1 trillion that has been provided in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19. The analysis, conducted by AFP Policy Manager Matthew Dickerson and AFP Senior […]
HATTIESBURG, MS – Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today launched a robust effort to mobilize Mississippians and urge Sen. Roger Wicker to reject any legislative efforts to bailout state and local governments. AFP-MS joins the national grassroots campaign urging Washington lawmakers to instead advocate for reforms that can spur recovery and create an economy that empowers […]
HATTIESBURG, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today announced Steven Utroska as its new state director. “I’m excited to join the Americans for Prosperity team and continue community building across Mississippi,” AFP-MS State Director Steven Utroska said. “I look forward to leading the dedicated AFP-MS team to continue making the Magnolia State the best place to live, […]
JACKSON, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today responded to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure’s decision to backtrack part of their previous ruling that allowed Mississippians to use telemedicine to access health care from the safety of their homes. The board originally expanded access to care by allowing physicians licensed in other states to treat […]
