Press Release Archives

AFP Applauds House for Advancing the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act

Mar 29, 2022

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded the House of Representatives for passing the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act (H.R. 1621) in an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 405-12. This vital reform reemphasizes the value this country places on the presumption of innocence and individual liberty within our justice system. Jeremiah Mosteller, AFP’s […]

President’s Budget Would Drive Up Costs by Doubling Down on Failed Policies

Mar 28, 2022

The president’s budget misses the mark, proposes higher taxes and more government spending at a time when Americans need policies that fuel energy abundance, control inflation, and advance financial security

Americans for Prosperity: Limit on Film Tax Credits “Exactly the Right Move”

Mar 28, 2022

By adding a cap to the program, Senate Finance Committee will save taxpayers millions of dollars a year ATLANTA — Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today praised the Senate Finance Committee for adding a cap of $900 million on the film tax credit program. The committee today voted out HB 1437, which includes broader tax cuts, […]

AFP Applauds Sen. Braun and Rep. Arrington for Their Newly Introduced Balanced Budget Amendment

Mar 25, 2022

The Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment (BCBBA) would limit federal spending to a rolling average of the three prior years’ revenues, adjusted for inflation and population, with a 10-year transition to balance.

Poll Question: Michiganders Overwhelmingly Support Tutoring Grant Program

Mar 24, 2022

Strong bipartisan support shows education remains top issue LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan released a poll question today that showed strong bipartisan support for using federal COVID relief funds to create a grant program that would offer direct financial help to students who have struggled to keep up academically the past two years. Rep. Julie […]

AFP to Members of Congress: Help Workers by Co-Sponsoring the Employee Rights Act

Mar 22, 2022

Newly introduced bill from U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and U.S. Rep. Rick Allen would expand employee rights, protect workers’ flexibility, and improve representation in the workplace Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to Congress, urging lawmakers to co-sponsor the Employee Rights Act (ERA). The legislation, crafted by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott […]

PHOTO RELEASE: Americans for Prosperity Partners with Serve & Connect on Illuminight Gala

Mar 21, 2022

AFP-SC is pushing smart criminal justice reforms at the State House this session COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) sponsored Serve & Connect’s annual Illuminight Gala. The South Carolina organization brings together community and business leaders with law enforcement officers to reduce crime and improve safety. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released […]

Americans for Prosperity-Virginia Announces, “Thank You” Campaign and “A New Vision for the Dominion” Tour to Promote Their 2022 Legislative Agenda Across the Commonwealth

Mar 21, 2022

RICHMOND, VA – Today, amid the impending General Assembly special session, the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) launched a mail and digital ad campaign showing gratitude to select lawmakers for their leadership on important education, regulatory, and health care policy issues. The ads, titled “Thank You,” honor Delegates Nick Freitas, Michael Webert, Dawn Adams, […]

AFP: Veto Demonstrates Governor’s Belief in Top-down Government Control

Mar 18, 2022

“Our activists across the state stand ready to hold Governor Whitmer accountable” Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today condemned Governor Whitmer’s veto of a bi-partisan, $1 billion personal income tax cut that would have returned dollars to every taxpaying Michigander. The group panned the move, saying the Governor was more interested in a short-term […]