Commentary
ARLINGTON, VA—Congress has the constitutional power of the purse — but too often, it treats budgeting like an afterthought. In a new op-ed published by Washington Examiner, Rep. Jeff Hurd who represents Colorado’s 3rd congressional district and cosponsored the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 and Will Burger, Senior Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity, warn that decades of delay tactics, crisis […]
Dover, NH — On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) hosted a solutions-focused town hall to highlight the talent exodus of New Hampshire’s recent graduates, entrepreneurs, and young families, driven by local zoning, permitting delays, and costly mandates. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott was joined by Representative Sam Farrington and Matt Mayberry, CEO of the New […]
Olympia, WA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Western Region Director Heather Andrews published an opinion piece in The Center Square on Wednesday, warning that the proposed income taxes will threaten to undermine the state’s growth and damage its future. For more than 50 years, Washingtonians have benefited from the state becoming a high-tech innovation hub where highly skilled individuals come […]
HELENA, MT — Americans for Prosperity–Montana (AFP–MT) today announced a second wave of endorsements in the Republican primary, backing state legislative candidates committed to restoring fiscal discipline, defending taxpayers, and returning Montana to a limited-government, pro-growth path. The most recent legislative session marked a clear shift in direction for the state. In the most consequential votes […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a statement regarding SB 6346, an income tax proposal mirrored by Gov. Ferguson’s push for a state-level income tax that would increase the financial burden on Washingtonians. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “Gov. Ferguson’s idea to place heavy burdens on families and small businesses through higher income taxes […]
SANTA FE, NM — Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is launching a grassroots and digital campaign in opposition to the Clear Horizons Act (SB 18), a progressive proposal to shackle New Mexico’s energy producers and devastate the state’s economy. SB 18 would establish unrealistic timelines and overly burdensome regulations on the energy industry, resulting in […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK– Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) responded to Governor Kevin Stitt’s State of the State address Monday, applauding him for his work over the last eight years to cut taxes, limit government overreach, and reduce red tape for businesses, which all align with AFP-OK’s goals to improve the lives of all Oklahomans. As Governor Stitt begins the final legislative session of his tenure, AFP-OK urged him and the rest […]
Jackson, Mississippi — Following a federal court decision to strike down a decades-old moratorium on new home health agencies, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released the following statement urging lawmakers to reform the state’s broken Certificate of Need (CON) process. A federal judge last Wednesday ruled that the moratorium violates constitutional protections, yet the decision leaves intact the broader […]
Jackson, MS – Today, Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP–MS) expressed gratitude to Senator Joseph M. Seymour for sponsoring Senate Bill 2646: Administrative Rules, a Mississippi REINS Act. This legislation will restore accountability in government by strengthening legislative oversight of the rulemaking process. SB 2646 would require Mississippi state agencies to notify all members of the state […]
