Senate Votes to Raise Taxes on Small Businesses
Mar 14, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment after the Senate passed Senate Bill 301, which would raise the Business Profit Tax (BPT) from 7.7% to 7.9% and increase the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) from 0.6% to 0.675%, a 12.5% hike. “We have a strong economy and record employment, workforce growth, and […]

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Dignify Work, Not Dependence
Mar 14, 2019

Grassroots group reacts to passage of bill that jeopardizes existing approved waiver CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment after the passage of Senate Bill 290, which lessens work and community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults and would reduce those eligible for such requirements. “Work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid […]

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MEDIA ADVISORY: AFP Hosts Cannabis Legalization Debate
Mar 12, 2019

Supporters and opponents will debate costs and benefits of cannabis legalization for New Hampshire MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is hosting a debate on cannabis prohibition and will explore the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien will moderate the event that […]

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AFP to House: Give New State Employees More Options, Control Over Retirement Plans
Mar 7, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged the House to give state retirees more flexible retirement options after they killed House Bill 629, which would have established a state defined contribution retirement plan for state and political subdivision members of the retirement system. “This vote was a huge missed opportunity. We’ve seen other […]

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Senator Hassan: Protecting Granite Staters from Harmful Tariffs
Mar 5, 2019

MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced the launch of a digital advertisement campaign thanking Senator Hassan for sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would give Congress a vote on certain tariffs proposed by a president before they can take effect. AFP has endorsed S. 287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act, and launched […]

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House Votes to Slam Brakes on Booming Economy
Feb 28, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today called out the House for passing bills HB686 and HB623, both of which would jeopardize New Hampshire’s booming economy by increasing taxes on employers and individuals. This vote comes on the heels of a federal Bureau of Economic Analysis report Tuesday that found New Hampshire not […]

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AFP-NH Commends House Passage of House Bill 481
Feb 27, 2019

CONCORD, NH – Following the House’s passage of HB 481, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commended lawmakers for taking a step to reduce over-criminalization in the state. The group expressed hope that HB 481 will lead to more reforms that improve New Hampshire’s criminal justice system and ensure equal justice for everyone in the state. […]

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House Bill 481: A Sensible Approach to Managing Cannabis Cases
Feb 21, 2019

Grassroots group commends the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee for advancing criminal justice reform bill MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire today applauded the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee for passing House Bill 481, a bill that would prevent unjust punishment of Granite Staters, out of committee. House Bill 481 […]

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Timbs v Indiana Supreme Court Decision Hopefully Leads to Restoration of Civil Liberties
Feb 20, 2019

MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commented on the unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Timbs v. Indiana that found the Constitution’s 8th amendment prohibition on excessive fines applies not just to the federal government, but to the states, as well. The ruling could have major ramifications for a law enforcement practice known as civil asset […]

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