AFP-Florida in the News - Orlando Property Tax Hike
July 18, 2008 | FL
The Florida chapter of a national grassroots organization is speaking out against a proposed property tax increase in the city of Orlando. Americans for Prosperity-Florida is hosting a town hall meeting July 29 at the Winter Park Library to discuss property taxes, gas prices and how to more effectively communicate with elected officials, according to a news release.

AFP in the News - Orlando Property Tax Increase
July 16, 2008 | FL
AFP-Florida member Ed Winslow was featured on the front page of the Orlando Sentinel today, speaking out against the proposed 21% property tax increase.

AFP in the News - Jacksonville City Budget Released
July 15, 2008 | FL
Jacksonville's city budget was released yesterday and it included no new taxes. Also, AFP-Florida was featured in coverage of this event.

Stop the Largest Earmark Ever!
May 22, 2008 | FL
Don’t overturn the merit-based tanker procurement decision based on pork-barrel politics. Lawmakers are playing pork-barrel politics again with your money! And even worse, with our national defense decisions. The Air Force needs a new tanker fleet, but politicians in Washington are hindering the process. After being delayed by a pork-barrel earmark scandal, some members of Congress want to throw away an open and competitive bidding process in exchange for the largest earmark in history.

Thank the TBRC Members that Supported Real Tax Reform
April 20, 2008 | FL
Please take a moment to thank the TBRC members that voted for the Taxpayer Protection Amendment. Despite immense pressure from local officials, special interests and taxpayer-funded lobbyists, these brave individuals stood up for the taxpayers.

Amendment to Cap Florida's Government Spending Close to a Vote
April 14, 2008 | FL
TALLAHASSEE - The third time may be the charm, or it could be a strikeout, for a proposed state constitutional amendment that would cap state and local taxes, fees and other revenues.

Panel Considers Tax-Cap Amendment Today
April 14, 2008 | FL
TALLAHASSEE — Imagine dictating to the government the maximum amount you'd pay in taxes each year. Far-fetched as it may seem, that is what Florida residents could vote into law Nov. 4, if the concept gets approval today.

Editorial - Commission Must Approve the Taxpayer Protection Amendment
April 11, 2008 | FL
Unless the Reform Commission really intends to redefine “tax reform” as “tax increase,” this 25-member panel must do right by the taxpayers on Monday. Convening in Tallahassee their last round of meetings, commissioners will consider a Taxpayer Protection Amendment that would limit government spending to increases in population and inflation.

Voters Like the Taxpayer Protection Amendment
April 10, 2008 | FL
Florida voters like the revenue cap and sales tax "swap" being considered by a powerful state commission, but little is known about the plans and support falls short of the 60 percent approval, according to a new statewide poll.

State Chairman Dan Quiggle to Appear on the Jerry Hughes Radio Show Wednesday at 3pm EST
April 8, 2008 | FL
Dan Quiggle, State Chairman of AFP-Florida, will be featured in an hour-long segment of the Jerry Hughes radio show. Quiggle will be discussing the Taxpayer Protection Amendment on Wednesday, April 9th at 3pm EST.

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