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Providence, Rhode Island — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funds to be returned directly to ratepayers rather than funneled into the program after Gov. Dan McKee announced $28 million in RGGI funds would be used to offset a proposed winter rate hike. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly […]

Providence, Rhode Island — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the state budget by the Rhode Island General Assembly. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Rhode Island families are tired of limited health care options, long wait times to see a doctor, and costly care. The FY27 budget removes regulations that limit access to […]

Providence, RI — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds the introduction of S-2672, a proposal introduced by Rhode Island Senate Minority Leader de la Cruz, which would implement a 2% reduction in personal income tax rates every year for five years.  AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Senator de la Cruz’s introduction of S-2672 marks a step in the right […]

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement in response to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s 2026 State of the State address. AFP Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Governor Dan McKee’s address touched on many key issues that are affecting our state while outlining the year ahead. Still, Rhode Islanders know that progress […]

Providence, RI — 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 […]

Providence, RI – Americans for Prosperity Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly released the following statement following Governor McKee’s 2024 State of the State Address: “Tonight, Governor McKee touched on some of the most important issues affecting our state and his plans to solve them this year. However, Rhode Islanders know that the only path to […]

PROVIDENCE, RI—Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a national grassroots organization dedicated to promoting economic freedom and individual liberties, has announced its expansion into Rhode Island. This comes as the organization launches the largest grassroots effort to date to Reignite the American Dream by inspiring and empowering more Americans to get engaged in public policy debates and […]