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Boston, Massachusetts — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted a town hall with Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) last week to highlight the increasing fiscal burden placed on taxpayers from Massachusetts’ overspending and the need for strong government transparency and oversight. The event brought together policymakers, journalists, and taxpayer advocates to confront the state’s growing […]

Boston, Massachusetts — As Governor Andy Beshear visits Boston to raise his national profile, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is reminding taxpayers and policymakers that the challenges facing states like Massachusetts and Kentucky are not solved by bigger government, higher spending, or more bureaucracy. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “As Governor Andy Beshear visits Boston, he is […]

Boston, Massachusetts — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) called out Governor Healey’s handling of the state’s energy crisis following her State of the Commonwealth Address, calling on the Governor to provide real solutions for Massachusetts. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Governor Healey was right about one thing: Massachusetts families and businesses are struggling to make ends meet […]

Boston, MA – This evening, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to Governor Healey’s state of the commonwealth address, highlighting the need for real action to address the ongoing migrant crisis and need for pro-growth policy reforms. AFP Regional State Director Ross Connolly released the following statement: “Currently, Bay Staters face the second highest cost of living […]

Boston, MA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative organization to support President […]

New England – With New England state governments committed to reducing their carbon emissions at least 80% by 2050, residents and businesses can expect electricity rates to double, along with rolling blackouts, according to a new joint report completed by several of the region’s leading think tanks. The study concludes that weather dependent “renewable” energies […]

Most of my career as a constitutional attorney has been spent defending First Amendment rights in the courts – especially religious liberty. As we head toward Thanksgiving, it’s a good time to remember just how fundamental religious liberty is to the American Dream. Indeed, America began in large part as an experiment in religious liberty. […]
BOSTON, MA– Today, The Boston Globe published an op-ed penned by Americans for Prosperity New England Regional Director Ross Connolly and Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. The piece calls on legislators to strongly consider tax reform to ensure Massachusetts’ economy remains competitive. The op-ed comes a day after Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a digital ad campaign […]