Minnesota Archives

New Entitlement Program Hits Low-Income Workers with 12% Tax Increase, Limits Flexibility for Minnesota Job Providers and Employees

Jan 30, 2019

BURNSVILLE, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced their opposition to HF5, which would create a new entitlement program funded by a payroll tax on all employees and employers across the state. The bill would in effect lead to a 12% tax hike on the lowest income tax bracket, the very people who can […]

Opioid Tax Punishes Patients with Higher Costs

Jan 30, 2019

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged members of the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee to oppose HF400, a bill that would impose additional prescription drug distribution fees onto patients already struggling with increased health care costs. AFP-MN sent the members of the Health and Human Services Reform committee a […]

AFP-MN Launches Campaign Protecting Consumers Against Harmful Gas Tax Increase

Jan 28, 2019

Grassroots group urges Minnesotans to reject gas tax increase BURNSVILLE, MN – With Governor Walz and House Democrats pushing for a gas tax increase, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota has launched a digital campaign that includes a digital tool which enables Minnesotans to voice their opposition to any proposals to raise the gas tax. The digital ad […]

AFP Thanks Senators Klobuchar, Smith for Helping Pass First Step Act

Dec 19, 2018

Grassroots group applauds passage of monumental criminal justice reform bill BURNSVILLE, MN – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, a package of critical criminal justice reforms. AFP-MN also praised Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith for supporting the monumental bill. Americans for Prosperity has been at the forefront of […]

November Revenue Report Shows Tax Relief is Working

Dec 6, 2018

Increased revenue shows tax relief is driving economy, grassroots group says BURNSVILLE, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged Governor-elect Tim Walz and the state legislature to refrain from raising new taxes after the state budget forecast released today showed a projected $1.544 billion balance for the 2020-2021 budget. That number represents the net […]

ICYMI: Americans for Prosperity Calls for Action on Criminal Justice Reform

Dec 3, 2018

BURNSVILLE, MN – Recently, MinnPost and the Star Tribune published articles on the FIRST STEP Act and highlighted Americans for Prosperity as a key stakeholder in helping build the broad policy coalition to get the bill passed. Below are excerpts from the pieces. Star Tribune: Congress can end nasty year with a win with criminal […]

Mail and Digital Campaign Encourages Bipartisanship to Address Criminal Justice Reform, Trade, and Spending

Nov 19, 2018

Grassroots group launches offensive urging action in Congress, invites Minnesotans to make their voices heard on critical issues BURNSVILLE, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced a major initiative focused on bringing Republicans and Democrats together to take on tough challenges. The group is sending mailers and running digital ads encouraging U.S. Representative Collin […]

AFP Thanks Senator Klobuchar for Co-Sponsoring FIRST STEP Act

Nov 16, 2018

Grassroots group urges Senator Klobuchar to work across the aisle and help pass bipartisan criminal justice reform measure BURNSVILLE, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today applauded Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) for co-sponsoring the FIRST STEP Act, legislation that will reduce crime and recidivism and make federal sentencing laws more just. Americans for Prosperity has […]