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Updated Report: Federal Gas Tax Costs Granite Staters $331 Per Year

Apr 17, 2019

Grassroots group highlights an updated report that shows how New Hampshire would be affected by a federal gas tax increase CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today highlighted the real-life consequences of a new, federal 25-cent per gallon tax hike proposal from an updated state-by-state analysis. The release is part of a six-figure […]

New Study Shows Pro-Growth Policies are Working

Apr 15, 2019

New Hampshire has highest ever ranking in new ALEC Rich States, Poor States study CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire on Monday praised elected officials who helped enact the pro-growth policies that led to New Hampshire’s highest ranking in ALEC’s “Rich States, Poor States” study. The study examines state’s trends in economic growth and […]

House Budget Jeopardizes Economic Growth, Opportunity

Apr 9, 2019

Grassroots group urges legislators to reject House budget that increases spending by $320 million and increases employer and small business taxes CONCORD, NH – Following the House Finance Committee’s budget presentation to the full House, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged members of the House of Representatives to oppose HB 1 & HB 2, […]

AFP-NH Launches Statewide Digital Campaign Protecting New Hampshire Advantage

Apr 5, 2019

Grassroots group urges representatives to continue economic growth and reject reckless budget proposal CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced a statewide digital ad campaign urging legislators to reject the House Finance Committee’s proposed budget (HB 1) and trailer bill (HB 2), both of which undermine the New Hampshire Advantage. The digital […]

AFP-NH Commends House for Passing HB 481

Apr 4, 2019

Bill that would legalize the sale and personal use of cannabis ensures larger focus on public safety, grassroots group says CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended the House for passing House Bill 481, legislation that would legalize the personal use and sale of cannabis for Granite Staters over the age of 21. […]

AFP-NH to Lawmakers: Continue Work to Reduce Unfunded State Pension Liability, Reject HB 616 and Property Tax Hikes

Apr 4, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged House members to oppose House Bill 616, which would add further burden on the New Hampshire Retirement System by adding a cost of living adjustment and requiring greater contributions from local and county governments, leading to higher property taxes. “Eliminating our unfunded liability has been […]

AFP-NH Calls Out Irresponsible, Tax-Hike Filled House Budget

Apr 3, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today called out House Finance’s proposed budget (HB 1) and trailer bill (HB 2) for their massive tax hikes and spending increases. The bills would raise the business enterprise tax and business profits tax by over $93 million, create a $150 million per year capital gains tax, […]

Granite Staters Hear Both Sides at Cannabis Legalization Debate

Mar 20, 2019

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 […]

House Votes to Continue to Saddle Ratepayers with High Energy Bills

Mar 14, 2019

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 […]