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Columbus, OH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released a statement on President Biden’s visit to East Palestine, Ohio.  AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil said the following about President Biden’s visit:  “Joe Biden’s stop in East Palestine today for his ‘Investing in America Tour’ is a clear political stunt. It is ironic that he has […]

Nashville, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity—Tennessee (AFP-TN) commented on the mayor’s announcement that Nashville will pursue another transit referendum similar to one the organization helped kill in 2018. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable released the following statement: “We’ll have to wait and see what all of the details are. We think Mayor O’Connell is a […]

JUNEAU, AK — Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots advocacy group, announced a change to its Alaska leadership structure today – Strategic Director Quincy Azimi-Tabrizi will take over the government affairs folder for the chapter. In her new capacity, Quincy will work with lawmakers and AFP-Alaska grassroots activists to further AFP policy priorities in Juneau. An […]

Charlotte, North Carolina—Today, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Charlotte Douglas International Airport to announce more federal spending. Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) State Director Tyler Voigt issued the following statement on Sec. Buttigieg’s visit: “Secretary Buttigieg’s visit to North Carolina is nothing more than a taxpayer-funded campaign stop. The millions of dollars in ‘investment’ that […]

COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) applauded Governor Henry McMaster for signing the ESG Pension Protection Act into law. As early supporters of the legislation, AFP-SC was thrilled to see swift action taken in the State House to ensure environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) stays out of the decision making for investments of hardworking […]

Detroit, Michigan—Today, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Detroit with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Debbie Stabenow.  The trio of Democrats met with small businesses to boost “Bidenomics”. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director Annie Patnaude gave the following statement: “As Secretary Yellen, Senator Stabenow, and Gretchen Whitmer try to convince Michigan business owners that ‘Bidenomics […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—Today, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce to boost the Biden Administration’s economic policies, known as “Bidenomics.” Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement on Sec. Yellen’s visit: “Secretary Yellen will tell us that this is the ‘strongest economic comeback of our lifetimes,’ but […]

Lansing, Michigan—Tuesday, February 13 marks one year since Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan legislature repealed Michigan’s Right to Work law, becoming the first state in the nation to claw back rights from private sector workers. As the repeal goes into effect, Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Annie Patnaude released the following statement: […]

While well-intended, government wage mandates hurt more people than they help. Policies like minimum wages increase the cost of goods and services on lower income families. Plus, these policies deny more people the chance to earn an income by reducing jobs available. When those opportunities close, fewer people gain the skills and experience needed to […]