Press Release

Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement after the House Ways & Means Committee approved House Bill 5, which would eliminate Enterprise Florida and affect numerous other programs and entities. “Enterprise Florida has long failed to live up to its founding mission of encouraging private sector job growth and promoting Florida’s […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Today, a coalition of 19 organizations led by Americans for Prosperity applauded the House passage of H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. Americans for Prosperity, Heritage Action, FreedomWorks, Advancing American Freedom, Concerned Veterans for America, National Taxpayers Union, Independent Women’s Voice, The LIBRE Initiative, Cornwall Alliance, Roughrider Policy Center, Energy & Environment Legal Institute, […]

“Today’s vote makes it clear which representatives are on the side of students and families and which favor a top-down approach to education.” ATLANTA — Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is extremely disappointed with the House for failing to pass SB 233, which would provide Promise Scholarship Accounts for Georgia students. AFP-GA Deputy State Director […]

HELENA, MT – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) Community Engagement Director Jesse Ramos testified before the state’s Senate Local Government Committee on SB 523 and in favor of tax increment financing (TIF) reform to prevent large corporations from taking advantage of Montana’s taxpayers. Ramos, a former Missoula city councilmember, addressed the Committee in part: “This bill gives […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement after the House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee introduced PCB RRS 23-02, which would transfer the source of VISIT FLORIDA funding from state dollars to local tourist development taxes. “Florida’s natural environment and many attractions speak for themselves when it comes to marketing […]

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 […]