Commentary

TOPEKA, KS—Following the latest Consensus Revenue Estimates outperforming expectations, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) says Governor Laura Kelly has even more reason to sign the latest tax compromise bill on her desk, HB 2036, and return the state’s budget surplus to hardworking families. AFP-KS State Director, Elizabeth Patton, issued the following statement: “Under Bidenomics, it’s not […]

The ruling in Long Lake Township v. Maxon serves to remind us of the stakes at play when government uses technology without any legislative limitations.

Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) celebrated Virginia’s first placement for business in CNBC’s annual state competitiveness rankings. Occupational licensing reforms have been critical to Virginia’s first place ranking, while high business costs and the energy grid remain Virginia’s weaknesses. AFP-VA State Director Tim Parrish released the following statement: “We are thrilled […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) praised the Pennsylvania Senate for passing HB 1466, a bill to protect free speech in the Commonwealth. Both chambers of the Pennsylvania general assembly voted unanimously to allow judges to dismiss Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (commonly known as SLAPP) on issues of public concern. This law raises the threshold […]

President Biden’s last minute Executive Orders on immigration and border security have been little more than political stunts intended to conjure support before the election. From day one, President Biden was obliged to work with Congress to pass a permanent solution to secure our borders and find a solution for children who grew up in […]

As the 2024 Georgia General Assembly has officially wrapped up and Governor Kemp signed a variety of new legislation, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is thanking the Governor and lawmakers who made this year’s legislative session a historic success that will be remembered for years to come. Starting with our efforts over the past […]

DES MOINES, IA – Tonight, three State House candidates endorsed by Americans for Prosperity-Iowa were successful in their primary elections. Sam Wengryn (HD-24), State Rep. Joshua Meggers (HD-54) and Jennifer Smith (HD-72) each won the Republican nomination for their district. After the races were called, AFP Iowa State Director Tyler Raygor issued the following statement: “AFP-IA […]

TAMPA, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) State Director Skylar Zander provided the following comment regarding President Biden’s burdensome economic policies, ahead of his visit to Hillsborough Community College in Tampa today: “Amid rising inflation and gas prices in Tampa and all of Florida, AFP-FL would like to see President Biden address his poor economic approach […]

AFP-KS celebrates new law to ease burden for Kansas small business owners TOPEKA, KS—Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is thrilled to see HB 2124 signed by the Governor following a push for the legislation by Kansas’ premier grassroots organization. This law will significantly reduce regulatory barriers for microbreweries and foster growth and economic opportunity across the […]