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CHARLESTON, WV—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia today urged lawmakers to continue their work in establishing an Intermediate Appellate Court. Lawmakers voted against legislation that would have created the Intermediate Appellate Court and provided West Virginians with equal justice under the law. AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman released the following statement: “It is highly disappointing that some […]

MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged Massachusetts lawmakers to oppose a gas and diesel tax. Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “Raising the gas tax will benefit New Hampshire’s economy, but end up hurting low and fixed-income Bay Staters. Raising the cost of everyday […]

Taxpayers deserve to know how taxpayer dollars are being spent LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed concern with the lack of transparency displayed by the Appropriations Committee in regard to releasing committee vote records. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “For too long, our Appropriations Committee has […]

Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina Director of Grassroots Operations Candace Carroll | The Greenville News and the Anderson Independent Mail For too long, K-12 education in our state has been a closed system that denies families access to options that ensure every child has an educational experience that meets his/her individual needs and unique learning styles. It’s […]

Appellate Court brings more due process, equal justice for state’s judicial system Charleston, WV— Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced its support for Senate Bill 275, a bill that establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals. The grassroots organization has determined that the newest version of the bill language aligns with their vision for a […]

AFP-NE fights to provide path for real, long-term tax relief LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support of LB1212, a bill that would give taxpayers more say in how and whether local government entities can raise and spend more taxpayer dollars. AFP-NE is also supporting the framework of LB1213, legislation that […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the West Virginia House for passing H.B. 4717, a bill that establishes common-sense reporting requirements on civil asset forfeiture. Currently, civil asset forfeiture allows the government to seize assets of a person that they believe is committing or has committed a crime, even if that person […]

Among the roles we expect our government to fill, betting taxpayer money on private companies isn’t one of them. But too often, that’s exactly what government does. The latest example in Tennessee has come at a huge cost – $1.2 million, to be specific. In 2015, Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development provided a […]

Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico State Director Burly Cain | Albuquerque Journal After a successful inaugural season that included a trip to the playoffs, the New Mexico United soccer team is now looking for a permanent venue to call home with some help from taxpayers. The team played its premier season in Isotopes Park, but with […]