Press Release

Passes bills to allow students to attend any public school in the state and implement a competency based education program  COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised the State House for passing legislation giving students and families more flexibility over their education. HB 3843 would create an open enrollment system, allowing […]

ARLINGTON, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) sent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seeking records regarding the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, including: Why the […]

Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity Michigan State Director Annie Patnaude stood up for blue collar Michiganders today as Governor Gretchen Whitmer completed her assault on workers. The Michigan legislature passed the repeal in party-line votes, paving the way for Gov. Whitmer to quietly sign the repeal on Friday, before Spring Break. On the books for more than […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement as the Senate passed HB 1/SB 202, regarding universal education savings accounts that will empower Florida families to determine the educational paths that best suit their child. “We are elated to see universal education savings accounts pass the state Legislature today. Congratulations to Senator Corey Simon […]

Will knock doors, making phone calls to citizens in Jackson on Saturday about issues facing Mississippi   JACKSON, MS – On Saturday, March 25, Americans for Prosperity Mississippi (AFP-MS) will be door knocking and making phone calls to fellow citizens about issues facing the Magnolia State. This will be part of the organization’s first statewide Day […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Americans for Prosperity-Florida today praised two legislative committees for approval of a trio of related bills authorizing for certain regulated occupations. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee approved SB 1364 and SB 1366, while the House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee approved companion bill HB 1333.   “With universal recognition for occupational licensing, […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity’s Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule made the following statement on President Biden’s first veto: “Today’s veto is an insult to every hardworking American who wants to save for their future – not fund an extreme political agenda. Americans sent a clear message to President Biden warning him not to use […]

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) issued a statement rebuking Pennsylvania lawmakers for pressuring the University of Pittsburgh to cancel controversial events on its public campus. Last week, Reps. Jessica Benham and Malcom Kenyatta on behalf of the Pennsylvania House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus issued an official statement urging the University of Pittsburgh to cancel two student-run […]

LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today condemned Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her administration for using taxpayer funds to issue a $20 million grant to one of her campaign donors and political appointees. First reported by the Detroit News, Fay Beydoun, the grant recipient and Whitmer appointee, is receiving millions in taxpayer funds to “attract […]