Press Release
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 […]
Arlington, VA – Today, the Senate 69-27 voted in favor of ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement: “This United Nations treaty provision will impose costly restrictions that effectively create a consumer tax on air conditioning and refrigeration. It will give an unfair industrial advantage to China, […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced plans for a flurry of activity leading up to the 2022 November General Election. First, AFP-WV announced a state-wide grassroots campaign to urge citizens to vote yes on two constitutional amendments that will be up for consideration on the ballot during the November General Election: Amendment 2 […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Americans for Prosperity – Missouri applauds the passage of a substantive income tax cut in the Missouri Senate. Senate bills 3 and 5 passed the Missouri Senate with a vote of 24 to 4 and now head to the Missouri House for approval. AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady released the following statement upon the […]
Phoenix, AZ — Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today issued the third wave of endorsements for candidates running to serve in the Arizona state legislature. Adding to a strong slate of candidates, AFP-AZ today endorsed Matt Gress in his bid for LD-04 and State Senator T.J. Shope, who’s running for re-election in LD-16. AFP-AZ State Director Stephen […]
