Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced its endorsement of 5 additional candidates running for the Indiana State Legislature: Fred Glynn (HD-32), Scott Hawkins (HD-71), Tyler Johnson (SD-14), Spencer Deery (SD-23), and Shane Weist (HD-41.) Each candidate earned the support of AFP-IN through championing principled policy solutions to tackle the greatest challenges facing […]

(DENVER, CO) – Today, Americans for Prosperity and The LIBRE Initiative responded to the end of the decade-long lawsuit attempting to condemn Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) unconstitutional. Jesse Mallory, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Colorado, released the following statement: “Although we are pleased to see that anti-TABOR proponents will no longer continue pushing through their junk […]

Topeka, Kan. — Yesterday, the Kansas Senate passes H.B. 2279 with a support of ## votes. This legislation will give Advanced Practice Registered Nurses full practicing authority throughout the state of Kansas. Statement from Americans for Prosperity-Kansas State Director, Elizabeth Patton: “Today, the Kansas Senate passed historic legislation as they continue to lead the way […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support for candidate Jim Pillen for Nebraska governor. AFP-NE identified Pillen as a principled leader who supports meaningful policy reforms to help tackle the state’s greatest challenges. The group will leverage a wide range of tactics including their signature grassroots mobilization, direct-mail, and digital advertisements […]

After getting to vote for the first time, AFP-KY’s Nikki Rothwell dedicated career to helping fellow Kentuckians receive a second chance  FRANKFORT, KY— Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today issued a statement of support of SB 223, which would restore voting rights for those who have paid their debts to society. With her daughter by her side, […]

“By voting down this measure, the Senate State and Local Committee has ensured that voters will continue to have their voices heard.” NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applaud the Senate, State, and Local Committee for rejecting SB 2544. The bill would have changed the number of required signatures for a referendum to be […]

ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today applauded House passage of HB 1, the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act. AFP-GA Deputy State Director Tony West released the following statement:  “Free speech is a fundamental right, and nowhere is that right as crucial as on college campuses. According to research, there are at least […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—This week Utah’s House of Representatives voted on the Hope Scholarship Program (HB331). The education bill failed 22-53—a disappointing outcome to Utah’s families and students. The Hope Scholarship would have allowed families to direct education dollars to tuition, homeschool, online learning, or tutoring to meet their child’s individual learning needs. “The outcome of the […]

Colorado’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Can be Reduced by Fostering Innovation  DENVER, CO—Americans for Prosperity came out against Colorado’s SB22-138, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Colorado, because it proposes excessive, one-size-fits-all energy reduction mandates that would do little to benefit the environment while hurting Colorado’s most financially vulnerable. Notably, these mandates would ban gasoline-powered engines of 50 […]