Press Release
Columbia, SC – Today, Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina (AFP-SC) reinforced the favorable report for H. 4216 from the Senate Finance Committee, and urged the Senate to flatten the tax code by passing this bill. Setting a flat tax rate at 1.99% would not only give South Carolina the lowest flat state income tax in the country […]
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) released its mid-session legislative scorecard and an accountability campaign targeting lawmakers with poor voting records as they prepare to return for the second half of the 209th General Assembly. The scorecard shows how each member of the state House and Senate voted on bills that received AFP “key vote […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced the organization’s endorsement of Benito “Ben” Loyola in the Republican canvass for the Virginia House of Delegates 98th District after the passing of Del. Barry Knight. The firehouse canvass will be held Tuesday, February 24th at the Royal Courtyard in Virginia Beach. Voting will be held from 4:00 pm […]
SANTA FE, NM —New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session wrapped up this week, marking the successful defeat of the misguided Clear Horizons Act (SB 18) and the passage of two major health care reform bills. Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) and its dedicated activists hit the ground running at the start of the session, successfully protecting […]
MONTGOMERY, AL – Americans for Prosperity-AL applauds the Alabama Senate for passing SB197, which will make it easier for food trucks to operate in the state. The bill will remove unnecessary red tape that currently requires food truck operators to get additional local permits for operating in new counties, even if temporarily. AFP-AL State Director […]
FRANKFORT, KY- Americans for Prosperity Kentucky (AFP-KY) today reacted to the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision to impede a statewide Charter School system, in a massive blow to Educational Freedom in the Commonwealth. AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “The children of Kentucky, who no longer have the opportunity to better their education, are the […]
RICHMOND, VA- Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) mourns the passing of Delegate Barry Knight, a dedicated public servant whose steadfast legacy will forever endure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AFP-VA Director Tim Parrish released the following statement: “We at AFP-VA join countless Virginians in honoring a man who served the people of Virginia’s 98th District and […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) slammed the House for approving HB 1602, a bill that will require battery producers to cover the costs for a burdensome recycling program. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, released the following statement: “HB 1602 will force battery manufacturers to fund the full costs of a […]
LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today thanked the Michigan legislature for introducing several bills that will cut through existing red tape to increase supply and make home ownership more affordable and accessible for Michigan families. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding released the following statement: “Too many Michigan families feel that a core pillar […]
