americans for prosperity
By Greg Moore In a recent Monitor op-ed, Paul A. Levy does his best to make the case that a strong central government powered by high taxes is the best way to promote the general social welfare. It’s a veritable paean to higher taxes, complete with a list of seven ways to think about taxes that […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended the Senate for passing HB399, a bill that creates a process to expunge past marijuana-related misdemeanor records for possession amounts that are no longer a crime. AFP-NH recently launched digital ads connecting Granite Staters with their lawmakers to urge them to support the bill. AFP-NH Deputy […]
Grassroots group welcomes summer driving season with tax-free gas event JACKSON, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) is hosting a Fill Up Tax-Free event in Ridgeland on Friday, May 24 to urge Senator Roger Wicker to oppose a gas tax increase. The event will be held at the Chevron – Olde Town Station, 403 W […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today issued the following statement on House Bill 616, a bill that adds additional costs to the New Hampshire Retirement system by adding a cost of living adjustment and increasing contributions from local and county governments, leading to higher property taxes. “House Bill 616 raises property taxes […]
Grassroots group commends budget deal for rejecting a gas tax increase, critiques spending and health care tax increases ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today issued the following the statement regarding the budget deal. “Abandoning the gas tax increase is great news for Minnesota families and workers, especially the most vulnerable who would […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the legislature for passing, HB 118, which reforms occupational license revocation procedures. The bill requires occupational boards to more fairly decide whether to grant someone’s license based on criminal history. The bill now goes to Governor Justice’s desk to be signed into law. “Too many […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) offered the following comment in response to an amendment to House Bill 198. The amendment, which would create a 6.2% income tax levied on those making more than $132,900, was heard today in the Senate Finance Committee. “This amendment strikes at the heart of the New Hampshire […]
ST. PAUL, MN – With only a few days remaining in the 2019 Legislative Session, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) this week launched a statewide digital campaign and ramped up volunteer activities urging legislators to oppose reinstating the $750 million provider tax and oppose any increase in the state’s gas tax or transportation fees. Both the […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today launched a statewide digital campaign urging Nebraskans to oppose the Appropriations Committee’s proposed state budget. The ad directs Nebraskans to a digital tool that connects them with their legislator and enables them to voice their support for a more fiscally responsible budget that includes tax relief. VIEW […]
