Press Release
Arlington, VA – In response to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule significantly restricting the ability for people to work as independent contractors, AFP Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule issued the following statement: “This rule is yet another attempt ahead of the midterm elections to benefit the administration’s political allies at the expense of everyday Americans. […]
Richmond, VA – Legislative Director for AFP-VA Benjamin Knotts released the following statement in response to Governor Youngkin’s energy plan: “Never in Virginia’s history have power bills been so high, cars been so unaffordable, and energy access been so restricted. Gov. Youngkin’s Energy Plan is right to point out that the Virginia Clean Economy Act and […]
Groups Call on Lawmakers from Both Parties to Enact a Permanent Solution for Dreamers (Arlington, VA) – Americans for Prosperity and The LIBRE Initiative issued a joint statement following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision that a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) case violated federal law. The court did not rule […]
Arlington, Va. – Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) praised the Biden Administration’s move to pardon thousands of individuals convicted of federal cannabis offenses. AFP Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Brent Gardner issued the following statement after the administration announced the pardons and directed the Attorney General and Department of Health and Human Services to review cannabis’s […]
Arlington, VA – In response to news that OPEC is planning to cut 2 million barrels of oil per day, rejecting the “desperate, last ditch” lobbying effort from the White House, AFP Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule issued the following statement: “The lengths this administration continues to go to avoid expanding American energy production is stunning. […]
With the critical midterm elections just weeks away, the Ruthless Podcast invited AFP CEO and AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel on the show to discuss their record-breaking grassroots and political engagement this election cycle. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Seidel told Ruthless co-host Josh Holmes that AFP Action volunteers have been “laser-focused” on […]
Manchester, New Hampshire—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced its endorsement of candidates for the state legislature in November’s general election. The following candidates earned AFP-NH’s endorsement for their commitment to small government that empowers the people of New Hampshire to build fulfilling lives free from government interference: State Rep. Melissa Litchfield (Rockingham-06) State Rep. […]
Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) today endorsed a wave of candidates for the Michigan legislature whose views and policy positions stand to empower Michiganders and properly address the state’s most pressing issues. The AFP-MI backed candidates are: (fmr.) Lynn Afendoulis (HD-81) Timothy Beson (HD-96) Jon Bumstead (SD-15) Lisa DeKryger (HD-83) Annette Glenn […]
Little Rock, AR — Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) today endorsed a second round of candidates for the Arkansas State Legislature: State Rep. David Ray (HD-69), Trent Minner (HD-56), and Brian Hester (HD-22). AFP-AR State Director Ryan Norris issued the following statement: “AFP-AR is excited to endorse three policy-focused candidates who will work to break down […]
