Press Release
PORTLAND, OR – Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a national organization dedicated to promoting economic freedom and individual liberties, has launched its Oregon State Chapter: Americans for Prosperity-Oregon (AFP-OR). AFP-OR will work to empower Oregonians to advocate for policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and greater opportunity for all. “We are committed to building a […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today urged lawmakers to oppose House Bill 950 a constitutional amendment to enshrine forced unionization in the Keystone State Constitution. Amending the Pennsylvania Constitution requires lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly to pass an amendment in two consecutive sessions. Given the makeup of the Pennsylvania State Senate, H.B. […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today announced their opposition to the Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act. The EARN IT Act is a misguided attempt to address online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and threatens to undermine the privacy and security of […]
End of certificate of need regulations will make easier to open new hospitals and doctors’ offices COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina applauded the House for unanimously passing S.164 to repeal certificate of need (CON) regulations for most healthcare facilities. In February, the State Senate approved the repeal of CoN by an overwhelming 30-6 vote. […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement after the Florida Legislature passed HB 5, a bill that will terminate Enterprise Florida. “We commend the Florida legislature for getting rid of Enterprise Florida, an organization that was utilizing tax dollars without benefit to the taxpayers for decades,” said AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander. “We especially […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Today, the Federal Reserve published its review of supervision and regulation of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). In response, AFPF Director of Investigations Kevin Schmidt released the following statement: “While we appreciate when the federal government is willing to publicly discuss past failures, here the Federal Reserve is attempting to leverage its own supervisory […]
Tax reform can boost Wisconsin’s future, provide long-term tax relief MADISON, WI–On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and numerous small business owners advocated at the Capitol in favor of a flat individual income tax rate and eliminating the personal property tax. The Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today praised Indiana lawmakers for supporting a fiscally responsible budget for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 that expands school choice and accelerates income tax cuts. AFP-IN State Director Josh Webb issued the following statement: “Today, Indiana lawmakers took a principled stand to pass a balanced budget that supports individual […]
MADISON, WI –Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced the hire of Jerry Ponio as Legislative Director. Ponio previously served as Chief of Staff to Senator Alberta Darling. “I am thrilled to join an organization that champions the success of all Wisconsinites,” said Ponio. “I am looking forward to collaborating with the AFP team to continue their efforts in […]
