Press Release

TOPEKA, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) said that the legislature missed an opportunity to implement systemic tax reform by overriding Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of HB 2284. AFP-KS recently found through polling that this plan to deliver taxpayers economic relief by simplifying the state’s tax code through a single-rate was favored by nearly 60% of Kansans. AFP-KS State Director, Elizabeth Patton, issued the […]

DENVER, CO – As Americans across the country prepare to travel this Presidents’ Day weekend, Americans for Prosperity – Colorado (AFP-CO) is blasting “Bidenomics” and highlighting overall increased prices under the Biden Administration’s failed economic agenda. AFP-CO State Director Jesse Mallory released the following statement: “As families prepare to take advantage of the upcoming long […]

Madison, WI — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 470, “Right of First Refusal” legislation eliminating competition in the utility sector and paving the way for higher rate hikes for Wisconsinites.  Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “Today, our legislators sided with utility companies over hardworking ratepayers like […]

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 […]

Columbus, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) announced endorsements for three Ohio Senate candidates and one Ohio House of Representatives candidate. These endorsements come following 14 previously endorsed candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives primary election to be held on March 19, 2024.                               […]

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 […]

CHEYENNE, WY – Following Governor Mark Gordon’s state of the state address on Monday, Americans for Prosperity – Wyoming (AFP-WY) applauded his commitment to education freedom in Wyoming and encouraged state lawmakers to make comprehensive education reform a top priority in this year’s legislative session. This year, AFP-WY will support the legislation sponsored by the Joint Education […]

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 […]

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, at the start of the Minnesota legislature’s 2024 session, Americans for Prosperity – Minnesota (AFP-MN) encourages Governor Tim Walz and members of the state legislature to produce reforms that will make life in the North Star State more affordable after last year’s onslaught of tax and spending increases. Throughout 2024, […]