Press Release

Lansing, MI –– Americans for Prosperity – Michigan (AFP-MI) released a statement today after Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed legislation designed to end early the federal government’s $300-a-week unemployment insurance (UI) kicker. The bill, HB 4434, would not have ended the additional benefit prior to the benefit’s scheduled Sept. 5 end date. Rather, the bill would […]

Arlington, Va. – Today, the Senate rejected the motion to proceed on the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which has yet to be drafted into legislation. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) had previously said this “pass first, read later” approach is no way to legislate and repeatedly produces legislation filled with unrelated spending, special interest handouts, and […]

Seven-figure effort targets over a dozen members of Congress; includes ads, events, mail, and more

HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) will host a rally where AFP-PA State Director Ashley Klingensmith will highlight the drawbacks of the $4 trillion “infrastructure” proposal for northeastern Pennsylvanians. Activists will be encouraged to contact Rep. Matt Cartwright to express opposition to the so-called “bipartisan infrastructure framework” and encourage […]

RADFORD, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for candidate Jason Ballard, vying to represent the 12th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. A military veteran and native of Pearisburg, Ballard earned the endorsement of AFP-VA for his vocal support of principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Virginians face. Notably supporting greater […]

ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is hosting a virtual event with U.S. Senator Mike Braun and AFP President Tim Phillips for a conversation on infrastructure. The Senate is scheduled for a procedural vote on the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework on Wednesday even though the bill has yet to be written. WHAT: Infrastructure Facebook […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) expressed disappointment following the Arlington County Board’s recent vote to adopt forced negotiations through collective bargaining – allowing government unions to have a monopoly over public employees. AFP-VA recently launched a campaign to oppose these ordinances in towns, cities, and counties across the Commonwealth through digital advertisements, direct mail, and […]

Arlington, Va. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer intends to file cloture to set up a procedural vote on Wednesday on the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which hasn’t been written yet. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “This ‘pass first, read later’ approach repeatedly produces legislation filled with unrelated […]

Nearly 300 unlikely allies—including the American Civil Liberties Union, the NAACP, the Human Rights Campaign, Becket Fund, PETA, and Institute for Justice—came together to defend free speech in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta. This month the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case, striking down California’s blanket demand to obtain lists of people who support nonprofit organizations. […]