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While the Village of Arlington Heights publicly dismisses concerns over subsidies for the proposed Chicago Bears stadium and real estate development, new reporting from Caroline Kubzansky of the Chicago Tribune reveals significant concern from stakeholders over the potential for property tax dollars being diverted to the Bears via a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. […]
Americans for Prosperity – Illinois (AFP-IL) today submitted an Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Arlington Heights to investigate the use of corporate welfare programs for the Chicago Bears stadium and other economic development projects. 2022.9.15 AFP-IL FOIA Request to Arlington Heights
High prices for consumer goods have put a significant burden on Floridians. At 11.2%, the Tampa area has seen some of the highest inflation spikes in the United States. According to a Florida Atlantic University poll, eight out of 10 Floridians are concerned about higher housing prices and more than half (53%) said higher food […]
As football season begins, the cost of being a fan is rising due to inflation. Americans could face sharply higher prices during the 2022-23 season as ticket, food, and travel costs soar. In response, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio is bringing our True Cost of Washington Tour: Tailgate Edition to several college campuses on game day to connect […]
Americans For Prosperity works to remove obstacles that prevent people from using their unique gifts to achieve the American Dream. Too often, burdensome regulations, high taxes and fees, and rigid education policies and other barriers keep individuals from realizing that dream. Lyn Hellegaard, who is running for a seat in Montana’s House of Representatives and […]
“Nashville has more pressing issues than paying billions of dollars to replace a perfectly good stadium for billionaires.” NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today urged local government officials to reject proposals to spend up to billions of taxpayer dollars on upgrading or replacing the Titans’ stadium. Recent reports that found talks […]
Organization Continues Working to Removing Barriers, Expand Opportunity for Floridians TALLAHASSEE, F.L. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today released its agenda for the legislative session beginning next week, focusing on driving long-term solutions to the state’s biggest challenges. The grassroots organization plans to promote legislative reforms that will expand educational opportunities, make health care more […]
The Chicago Bears, who have played at Soldier Field since 1971, are looking for a new home. “Beware, though,” writes Brian Costin, deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity-Illinois, in a recent op-ed for the Daily Herald. The mayors of Joliet and Arlington Heights are looking to lure the team to their towns with the use of corporate welfare, […]
WICHITA, K.S. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) activists hosted a tailgate at the Wichita Wind Surge game on Saturday, September 18th at Riverfront stadium. The grassroots group spoke to fans about the bills and handed out informational materials to continue to echo AFP’s calls to “Stop the Spending Spree” in Washington as part of the […]
