Press Release

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) and Education Opportunity for Every Child will host a backpack giveaway at the Utah State Fairgrounds. To relieve the stress of the new school year, the grassroots organization and new parent advocacy group will provide backpacks and school supplies to ensure every student is set up […]

Legislators in Key Districts Voted to Sidestep TABOR; Place More Financial Burdens on Colorado Families DENVER – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) announced the launch of the grassroots organization’s accountability campaign that focuses on Colorado legislators’ failure to involve constituents in the legislative process this past session. The focal point of the effort was the […]

Arlington, Va. – This week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) led coalitions, each comprised of more than two dozen organizations, in sending two letters to the U.S. Congress related to pending new energy taxes as part of Sen. Sanders’ “infrastructure” proposal lawmakers plan to advance on partisan lines through reconciliation. Contrary to the commitments by President Biden […]

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today encouraged the New Hampshire congressional delegation to consider holding townhalls to hear their constituents’ concerns with the so-called infrastructure package and Sen. Bernie Sanders’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation “infrastructure” proposal. AFP-NH State Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “Now that recess is even shorter, it’s imperative […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Americans for Prosperity – Florida (AFP-FL) State Director Skylar Zander today released the following statement, commending U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott for voting against the so-called “infrastructure” proposal:  “This ‘infrastructure’ proposal is simply a down payment on Senator Bernie Sanders’ $3.5 wasteful spending package. Americans for Prosperity activists across Florida thank Senators Rubio and Scott for siding with taxpayers, instead […]

West Virginia’s health care regulations were a huge impediment to quality, affordable care before the COVID-19 pandemic. Its restrictions on telehealth, in particular, made it difficult for patients — especially those living in rural areas and with limited mobility — to see their doctors remotely. So, when the pandemic reached American shores, West Virginia lawmakers went about suspending and repealing those regulations to […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today commended Senator Todd Young for his statement saying he will oppose the so-called bipartisan infrastructure proposal. Rejecting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and Senator Bernie Sanders’ $3.5 trillion “infrastructure” proposal has been the grassroots group’s top priority with its “End Washington Waste: Stop the Spending Spree” campaign. AFP […]

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is backing the YIMBY Act – yes, in my back yard – to discourage exclusionary land-use policies and remove barriers to making housing more affordable. Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity, joined one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Todd Young of Indiana, in penning an opinion piece for National […]

Mention of “qualified immunity” leaves many people thinking of law enforcement and police reform. That’s right. It’s also about much more than policing. It applies to all public employees – including those on public college campuses. That means it has a significant but little-discussed effect on campus free speech. AFP Senior Vice President for Legal […]