Press Release
DENVER, CO — The Americans for Prosperity Colorado Issue Committee (AFP-CO Issue Committee) today launched a significant mail and digital campaign in support of November’s Proposition 121 initiative, a measure that aims to reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations from 4.55% to 4.40%. The ads, both digital and traditional print mail, coincide with […]
Arlington, VA – In response to reports of a short-term continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, AFP senior fellow of fiscal policy Kurt Couchman issued the following statement: “Recent coverage of a possible government shutdown too often overlooks the broken federal budget system. Congress needs a comprehensive and deliberative approach to setting federal budget […]
Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity – Ohio (AFP-Ohio) today announced its endorsement of three candidates seeking election to the Ohio State House of Representatives: Bill Roemer (HD-31), Ron Beach (HD-05), and George Phillips (HD-23). Roemer, Beach, and Phillips earned AFP’s support for their commitment to policies that create opportunities for Buckeye State residents by […]
Phoenix, Arizona—Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today celebrated the news from Gov. Ducey’s office that Arizona will be able to start phasing in its plan to start lowering the state income tax. Provisions in a package of tax reform bills signed into law in 2021 included several economic conditions for the state to meet before starting […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support for six additional candidates for the Nebraska State Legislature: Russ Barger (LD-26), Brian Hardin (LD-48), Teresa Ibach (LD-44), Loren Lippincott (LD-34), Christian Mirch (LD-06), and former State Sen. Merv Riepe (LD-12). AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “AFP-NE is thrilled to throw […]
Arlington, VA – In response to reports that a ship with life-saving diesel fuel continues to sit idle off the coast of Puerto Rico because of a century-old protectionist law intended to benefit labor unions called the Jones Act, AFP Senior Policy Fellow Dan Pearson issued the following statement: “Once again, the Jones Act is […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The Heartland Institute will host a debate on the Chicago Bears’ proposal to build a taxpayer-funded stadium in Arlington Heights this Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm. While Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas W. Hayes was invited to participate, the Village will not be in attendance. WHO: Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Deputy State Director Brian […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) today announced its endorsement of 13 additional candidates for the Iowa Legislature. The grassroots group will utilize its unmatched grassroots strength to see the following candidates across the finish line in November: Sen. Jake Chapman (SD-14), Sen. Chris Cournoyer (SD-35), Rep. Michael Bousselot (SD-21), Rep. Mark Cisneros (HD-96), […]
Arlington, VA – In response to the release of the “Commitment to America” agenda, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement applauding Leader Kevin McCarthy for setting out a clear policy vision that includes new ideas to help address some of our country’s most critical challenges: “The best way to defeat […]
