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Drew WilsonMay 24, 2018

Americans for Prosperity-Florida on Thursday launched a three-pronged attack on Democratic U.S. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Debbie Wasserman Schultz for voting in favor of a $1.3 billion spending plan in March. “Both Representatives Murphy and Wasserman Schultz once touted the need for reigning in our enormous deficits, but their vote for this enormous spending bill […]

Peter SchorschMarch 18, 2018

Americans for Prosperity this week announced a national campaign extolling the benefits of the tax reform package passed by the Republican-led Congress last year, and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who voted against the plan, is one of the targets. The Nelson ad features a black and white photo of the Senator and reads “Senator Bill […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 30, 2018

The Senate Regulated Industries Committee narrowly voted in favor of a bill Tuesday that aims to put franchisees on a level playing field with their franchisor. SB 1076, known as the “Small Business Parity Act,” would shield business owners from restrictions on selling their franchises or passing them on to an heir, and would give […]

Drew WilsonDecember 23, 2017

Conservative group Americans for Prosperity-Florida is lauding President Donald Trump for signing the tax reform bill approved by Congress earlier this week. “It has been a long road, but today is a monumental victory for Floridians and hardworking taxpayers across America,” said AFP-FL Director Chris Hudson in a Friday news release. “A fairer, simpler tax code […]

Drew WilsonNovember 30, 2017

Conservative group Americans for Prosperity blasted an amendment to the Republican tax reform bill put forward by U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Mike Lee, saying it would “undermine” the plan’s supposed benefit to families. The Rubio-Lee amendment sets the corporate tax rate at 22 percent, compared to the 20 percent rate in the current GOP […]

Drew WilsonOctober 9, 2017

Conservative group Americans for Prosperity Florida praised a House proposal that would relax regulations and fees levied on some professional licenses and nix certain requirements for registering new ventures with the state. “People want jobs, not roadblocks. Let’s free entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and build better lives for themselves and their families by getting […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

The Florida branch of the conservative group Americans for Prosperity announced its 2017 legislative priorities Friday; dismantling Enterprise Florida is on the top of the list. “In 2015 the Governor boldly stated that ‘taxpayers are better investors than government.’ We completely agree. That’s why we’re calling on both chambers to put politics aside and work […]

Mitch PerryAugust 24, 2015

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The Florida Legislature’s failure last week to come to an agreement on redrawing the state’s congressional maps was just the latest example of state Republicans unable to come together. A battle over Medicaid expansion roiled the Legislature for most of its Regular Session this spring. Nearly everyone in the state Senate supported proposals that would have […]

Mitch PerryMay 13, 2015

The Florida leader of Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to Gov. Rick Scott Wednesday urging him to ignore calls to consider a tax incentive package for film and television production during next month’s Special Session. It came two days after Film Florida penned a letter to legislative leaders saying the opposite. AFP also has […]

Mitch PerryMay 11, 2015

A constitutional amendment that would allow Floridians the opportunity to purchase solar power for their home energy needs is one step closer to getting on the 2016 ballot, as the Financial Impact Estimating Conference (FIEC) has completed its review of the Florida Solar Choice ballot petition and filed its Financial Impact Statement with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi […]

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Americans for Prosperity criticizes two Stephanie Murphy and Debbie Wasserman Schultz for spending bill vote

Bill Nelson targeted by pro tax reform ad campaign

Franchisee bill squeaks by first Senate panel

AFP-FL praises Donald Trump for signing tax reform bill

AFP slams Marco Rubio-backed amendment to GOP tax bill

AFP-FL lauds House bill to slash occupational license regulations

Dismantling Enterprise Florida is a top priority for AFP-FL

AFP airs ads thanking GOP lawmakers for refusing to expand health care in Florida

AFP urges Rick Scott to not include film incentives in Special Session

Solar amendment passes milestone, but still needs many signatures to get on ballot