Press Release

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Last week, Governor Cox gave his State of the State address to Utah’s General Assembly. In his speech he presented his plan to direct tax cuts at sales tax credits for grocery purchases. Heather Andrews, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Utah, released the following statement in response to Gov. Cox’ tax cut plans: “Tax […]

Rolling Meadows, IL – Americans For Prosperity – Illinois (AFP-IL) launched a new digital campaign today highlighting the audacity of the misinformation campaign being touted by elected officials on the state of Illinois’s finances. The campaign, “Only in Illinois” highlights the reality of our state’s financial mess, and draws attention to the inaccurate portrayal of […]

Grassroots group says bill will make Michigan truly competitive LANSING, Mich. — The grassroots group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) applauded lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee for pursuing an estimated $2 billion in tax cuts today. Sponsored by Senator Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton), SB 768 would reduce both the corporate and individual income tax rates to […]

Introduced by Rep. Wes Cantrell, House Bill 999 will provide universal Promise Scholarship Accounts ATLANTA, GA — Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today applauded the introduction of a new bill that would provide universal promise scholarship accounts. The Georgia Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Georgia State Rep. Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock), will give every Georgia family the […]

COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the Senate for passing S.290, legislation introduced by State Senator Wes Climer (R-15), to repeal Certificate of Need programs. These are programs that require government approval to expand or offer new health services. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “Thanks […]

Americans for Prosperity says state is spending $1 billion on political points, not economic development LANSING, Mich. — Taxpayers are subsidizing political points in an election year for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity said today. The group’s statement came on the heels of a presser in which the Governor joined executives from GM to […]

MADISON, WI — Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its new grassroots effort to educate citizens across the state about the impact Governor Evers’ policies will have on their family budgets. The grassroots group will also launch a digital ad campaign and hold events across the state to help educate Wisconsinites on the […]

Grassroots Groups says bills pit business against business, leave taxpayers on the hook  LANSING, Mich. — The grassroots group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) joined a chorus of voices opposing corporate subsidies in today’s house Commerce and Tourism Committee. Both HB 5425 and 5426 were brought to an initial hearing in the house on Tuesday. Sponsored […]

Indianapolis, IN – Americans for Prosperity – Indiana (AFP-IN) thanked members of the State House of Representatives last Thursday for passing HB 1002. This bill will provide Hoosiers with much needed tax relief and will create a strong economic environment coming out of the pandemic. The grassroots group is also running a digital campaign, thanking […]