Press Release
Trenton, NJ — According to a preliminary report released by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Garden State shed more than 25,000 nonfarm jobs in July. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st say the numbers reflect a state that is becoming less competitive under Trenton’s economic policies. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced that Heather Andrews will reprise her previous role as state director as the grassroots organization prepares for the general election and 2027 legislative session. “Utah has always been home, and I’m thrilled to return as state director to continue the work of building a freer, […]
Plymouth, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Granite State. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “AFP-NH welcomes Secretary Wright to the Granite State today. New Hampshire has kept energy costs lower by avoiding unnecessary regulations. But because we share the same regional grid, we’re still […]
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 […]
CHEYENNE, WY – Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) celebrated the victory of 13 of its endorsed candidates in their primary races on Tuesday night, clearing the way for transformative policy reforms in the 2027 state legislative session. As the Cowboy State’s premier grassroots organization, AFP-WY mobilized its statewide network of activists and volunteers before the election to knock on […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J.B. Pritzker has once again gotten his way at the expense of Illinois taxpayers. This afternoon, the Illinois Tollway board, hand-picked by Pritzker, unanimously approved the increases. The 57% increase will cost a commuter who passes through two tolls a day, 5 days a week, approximately $225 starting in 2027. AFP-IL […]
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Supreme Court yesterday invalidated nearly 70,000 signatures submitted for Proposition 212, all but guaranteeing the union-backed measure will not appear on the November ballot. The court cited duplicate signatures, circulators with criminal histories, and failures to comply with state law. Had it qualified and passed, Prop 212 would have stripped tens […]
Lincoln, Maine — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Maine at a time when Pine Tree State families are paying the price for years of Augusta Democrats’ bad energy policies. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Secretary Wright’s visit today is great news for the Pine Tree State as we work to […]
Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its endorsement of five Michigan State Senate candidates ahead of the 2026 elections: State Sen. Michael Webber (SD-9), John Goldwater (SD-12), Ryan Berman (SD-13), State Sen. Mark Huizenga (SD-30), and Kim Cole (SD-32). Michigan families are navigating rising costs, an energy agenda that drives up utility bills, […]
