Press Release
LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity–Michigan (AFP–MI) today responded to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s appearance at Michigan State University’s commencement ceremony, raising concerns that the governor continues to prioritize public appearances while Michigan families face rising costs and economic uncertainty. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: “Governor Whitmer always seems to find time […]
Albany, New York — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commends Governor Kathy Hochul for announcing her intention to opt New York into the federal tax-credit scholarship program created under the Working Families Tax Cuts law, marking a major step toward expanding educational opportunity for families across the Empire State. The program allows taxpayers to receive a federal […]
Montpelier, Vermont — During National Small Business Week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is raising concerns about the increasingly difficult environment facing small businesses across Vermont, as lawmakers in Montpelier continue advancing policies that threaten affordability, growth, and opportunity. Despite already ranking among the least competitive tax environments in the country, proposals to raise taxes on small […]
Las Vegas, NV – Yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford were in Las Vegas for a campaign event where they claimed they would “discuss the challenges Nevadans face.” In the end, it amounted to little more than political theater. Nevada deserves more than a publicity stunt. AFP-NV is urging the […]
DAWSONVILLE, GA – On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity–Georgia (AFP-GA) hosted an event with Rep. Rich McCormick (GA-07) in Dawsonville to urge Georgia’s U.S. senators to support the PERMIT and SPEED Acts, two pieces of legislation aimed at unleashing American energy production, streamlining the permitting review process and lowering costs for hardworking Georgians. The event, held […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauded Governor Lee for signing the landmark legislation that expands the Education Freedom Scholarships, delivering a promising future to all children across the Volunteer State. According to the TN Department of Education, 35,000 scholarships have now been reserved, broken down by Priority groups as follows: Priority 1: 18,553 […]
Concord, NH — During National Small Business Week, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) expressed disappointment with the Senate’s amended version of HB 155, which removed the original Business Enterprise Tax (BET) rate reduction included in the House-passed bill. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “Small Business Week is about recognizing the entrepreneurs and local employers […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, the South Carolina Senate passed the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H. 3021) with unanimous support. Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been a strong champion of this bill and held a press conference in January with small business owners to encourage legislators to get this bill passed this session. AFP-SC State […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauded the passage of HB 1268, which will update state law governing home education programs. HB 1268 modernizes New Hampshire’s home education laws by reducing unnecessary mandates on families while reaffirming parents’ primary role in directing their children’s education. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “Just this week, neighboring Connecticut […]
