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Governor Tim Walz wants Minnesotans to pay 20cents/gallon more in gas taxes, driving up the cost of nearly everything you buy. Problem is, only about 1/2 would actually go to net new spending on transportation projects. The first 10 cents just replaces money ALREADY going to transportation that the Governor would spend elsewhere. Rep. Torkelson […]

MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire on Monday hosted a debate on cannabis legalization that explored the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien moderated the event that featured representatives from Americans for Prosperity, the Marijuana Policy Project, and former and current representatives. AFP-NH […]

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Senate Tax Committee to pass SF1872, a bill that creates the Equity and Opportunity in Education Tax Credit, a tax credit scholarship program that expands educational opportunities for low and middle-income students in our state. A quality education can happen in many different school […]

NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Senate for passing the Tennessee Public Participation Act. The bill, SB 1097, allows judges to dismiss Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) suits that target constitutionally protected speech, requires courts to adjudicate the suit within a reasonable period of time, and allows judges to award […]

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today expressed disappointment after the House passed HF400, a bill that, despite its good intentions raises costs on patients using prescribed pain medication. AFP-MN believes the opioid crisis requires thoughtful, compassionate, long-term attention, and will work with anyone to find a solution. However, a fee increase that […]

We talk with John Gordon from the American Civic Liberties Union of Minnesota about bipartisan reform to Minnesota’s civil asset forfeiture laws, ensuring government can’t keep seized property without a conviction. In the second half: deadline week at the Legislature means dozens of bills were heard, including proposals from Governor Walz that would raise billions […]

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Minnesota House to reject HF400, a bill that would impose additional prescription drug licensing fees onto patients using painkillers. AFP-MN sent the members of the House a key vote letter calling on members to vote “No” on HF 400. AFP-MN believes the opioid crisis […]

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged the legislature to provide ratepayer relief following the defeat of House Bill 477, which would have rebated all of the proceeds of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program, minus administrative costs, back to New Hampshire ratepayers. New Hampshire ratepayers face some of the highest […]

Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee State Director Tori Venable | The Tennessean  Tennessee is falling behind. Over the past dozen years, more than 30 states have enacted bipartisan reforms to promote public safety, hold wrongdoers accountable and extend a second chance to the formerly incarcerated who are ready to contribute positively to their local communities. These states […]