Press Release
Madison, WI — On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly Energy and Utilities Committee passed AB 470, “Right of First Refusal” legislation, which eliminates competition in the utility sector and risks yet another rate hike for Wisconsinites. Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “We are disappointed in the committee […]
Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today criticized the Michigan legislature for passing a bill package that includes HB 5120-5123 that would further empower unelected bureaucrats in Lansing. Among the bills quickly rammed through the legislature were wind and solar permitting reforms that would give near-total control of wind and solar permitting to the Michigan Public Service […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity has added nationally prominent columnist, author, and speaker Mary Katharine Ham to its Advisory Council. Current Advisory Council members include former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, Fox News radio host and political editor of Townhall.com Guy Benson, syndicated radio host and former editor-in-chief of RedState.com Erick Erickson, former Congressman Jeb Hensarling, former […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity commends Speaker Mike Johnson for restoring fiscal responsibility to emergency budgeting with his plan to offset aid to Israel with cuts elsewhere in the budget. AFP’s Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner made the following statement: “Inflation caused by reckless government spending is one of the top concerns we hear about […]
EFFINGHAM, IL – Last Saturday, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) was joined by Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) to roll back the price of gas to $2.38 for a limited time at the Moto Mart in Effingham. Overall, the top-down policies touted as “Bidenomics” have wreaked havoc on the American economy, making it harder than ever for […]
ARLINGTON, VA—In a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing today, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) questioned DHS Secretary Mayorkas on AFP Foundation’s recent disclosure he used personal emails for official business. Click HERE to watch the video. Sen. Marshall Questions Sec. Mayorkas on Use of Personal Emails for Official Business In May, Americans for […]
Former Georgia Deputy State Director Tony West Takes the Helm for Grassroots Group in the Peach State Atlanta, Georgia—Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots advocacy group, today announced the elevation of Tony West to state director of its Georgia state chapter. West most recently served AFP as deputy state director and chief lobbyist. He […]
ANCHORAGE, AK — Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFP Foundation) filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) complaint after the Biden administration failed to provide documents on its unprecedented and unlawful cancellation of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The lease sales were lawfully awarded and required by federal law in […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s executive order regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “President Biden’s executive order on AI is the latest example of his administration’s hostility toward emerging technology,” said James Czerniawski,senior policy analyst in technology and innovation at Americans for Prosperity. “In calling for such […]
