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COLUMBUS, OH — Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) today congratulated The Buckeye Institute on being named one of six global finalists for Atlas Network’s 2026 Templeton Freedom Award, recognition earned for research that helped end the utility subsidies Ohio families had been paying through mandatory charges on their electric bills since 2019. AFP-OH State Director Donovan […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Policy priorities championed by Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) through its Buckeye Blueprint agenda have helped push Ohio to the top of CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” rankings, released last week. Now in its 20th year, CNBC’s ranking scores all 50 states on 138 metrics across 10 categories of competitiveness. Ohio earned 1,623 points out of a […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded the Ohio General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 315, legislation that strengthens Medicaid oversight, increases transparency, and protects taxpayer dollars. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil issued the following statement: “Today’s vote is a win for Ohio taxpayers and the vulnerable Ohioans Medicaid was designed to serve. “S.B. 315 strengthens […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week testified before multiple Ohio House and Senate committees in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, improving government accountability, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening Ohio’s economic competitiveness. AFP-OH Legislative Director Hannah Kubbins delivered proponent testimony on House Bills 264, 613, 814, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, highlighting how government […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today testified before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and preventing fraud within Ohio’s Medicaid program. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil delivered proponent testimony, noting that AFP-OH raised concerns about Medicaid accountability more than a year ago […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-OH (AFP-OH) this week testified before the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee and House Energy Committee in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, strengthening long-term economic stability, and improving affordability for Ohio families. AFP-OH Legislative Director Hannah Kubbins delivered proponent testimony on House Concurrent Resolutions 24 and 35, highlighting the need for […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today welcomed renewed attention on strengthening oversight and accountability within Ohio’s Medicaid program, following today’s discussion led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Senate President Rob McColley on the importance of reform-oriented solutions. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil issued the following statement: “As Medicaid spending continues to rise, Ohio leaders must […]
COLUMBUS, OH – During a statewide telephone town hall hosted by Americans for Prosperity-OH (AF-OH)’s sister organization Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), U.S. Senator Jon Husted discussed his support for the ACCESS Act, legislation aimed at expanding veterans’ access to community care and improving accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The legislation would strengthen and […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) testified in support of House Bill 645 (HB 645) before the House Finance Committee. The legislation would establish zero-based budgeting requirements for state agencies and the Office of Budget and Management, requiring agencies to justify expenditures from the ground up rather than relying on prior-year spending baselines. Zero-based […]
