Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, in response to a new proposal from state lawmakers to decrease property taxes by increasing sales taxes, Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska is reminding voters that the policy would actually amount to a tax hike for most people. The new sales tax would be the highest of any state and would apply […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity West Virginia (AFP-WV) released, today, an update to the group’s 2023-2024 Pathway to Prosperity Legislative Agenda. Coming off several crucial policy victories last year, the update reflects the key reforms still necessary to help West Virginia expand freedom and opportunity for all Mountaineers. Since 2018, AFP-WV has released its Pathway to […]

Lansing, Michigan—In late December, a Michigan Court of Claims ruled that income tax relief passed by the Michigan legislature applied only to 2023 income taxes, despite the intent of the legislature to make the tax relief permanent. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Annie Patnaude issued a statement after the decision: “Judge Gleicher’s decision denies […]

JACKSON, MS – Today, as the Mississippi Legislature convenes for the 2024 Regular Session, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is calling on lawmakers to consider and pass legislation that will foster economic growth, enhance educational freedom, and reduce harmful bureaucratic barriers such as Certificate of Need laws. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following […]

Milwaukee, Wisconsin—Today, President Biden visits Milwaukee to tout his failing economic agenda, better known as “Bidenomics.” Upon the President’s third visit to the Badger State this year, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is reminding Wisconsinites that President Biden’s economy is still failing. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “As President Biden arrives in Milwaukee […]

Jefferson City, MO—Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) has been working hard for years to claw back government overreach in education and give families access to the education that best fits their children. With the Missouri General Assembly set to consider a landmark expansion of freedom in education this session, AFP hopes that Missouri will become the […]

Austin, TX – Americans for Prosperity – Texas is thrilled to announce its endorsement of six outstanding Texas state lawmakers for the 2024 primary election on March 5. These dedicated public servants demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the people of Texas in 2023 by supporting historic property tax reform, transformative healthcare initiatives, border security and […]

  ATLANTA, GA – Following the report for the Department of Audits and Accounts on Georgia’s Film Tax Credit showing the state loses 81 cents for every dollar spent on this tax credit, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is calling on lawmakers to eliminate this special interest, corporate welfare handout. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the […]

Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI), the largest grassroots organization in the Great Lake State, issued a stinging rebuke of the Growing Michigan Together Council’s report on how to grow Michigan’s population. Governor Gretchen Whitmer convened the council earlier this year to address Michigan’s anemic population growth as Michiganders flee the state. Among the Council’s recommendations […]