To reduce violent crime, AFP has joined a new public safety coalition started by former Trump advisor Ja'Ron Smith. The coalition seeks to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
A former county sheriff partners with Americans for Prosperity on policing reform
Jul 8, 2021

As a former county sheriff, Currie Myers understands why some law enforcement officials have reservations about policing “reform.” “The United States has the finest criminal justice system in the world,” he writes in a new opinion piece for Police 1. “This doesn’t mean it’s perfect or that there isn’t room for improvement.” Myers, who is […]

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AFPF Celebrates Amicus Wins at Supreme Court
Jul 7, 2021

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) today heralded the success of its amicus program at the Supreme Court.  Of the 12 merits amicus that AFPF filed this year, the Supreme Court ruled for the side AFPF supported in 11 of them, an 11-1 record.  This includes 4 unanimous decisions.  AFPF itself won a […]

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Americans for Prosperity Promotes Candace Carroll to South Carolina State Director
Jul 7, 2021

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced that Candace Carroll had been promoted to State Director for the chapter. Since installed as interim state director in April, Carroll had various wins, including getting legislation back on track during the final week of the session that will fully repeal certification of need laws […]

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Starting Now: Americans for Prosperity Celebrates Legislative Milestones Benefitting all Virginians
Jul 1, 2021

RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today released a statement applauding the new legislative reforms now taking effect. The grassroots group supported many of these pivotal reforms during this year’s legislative session, all aimed at improving the lives of Virginians across the Commonwealth—or combating bad policy that seeks to undermine hardworking families. Those legislative reforms include: […]

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Americans for Prosperity Praises Gov. Wolf Signature on Nursing Compact and CRNA Title Designation Bills
Jul 1, 2021

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) applauds Gov. Wolf’s decision to sign these two key bills into law will expand access to health care across the Commonwealth. The grassroots group supported these bills that will make temporary waivers and licensure flexibilities proven to be effective during COVID-19 permanent. AFP-PA State Director Ashley Klingensmith […]

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Supreme Court Delivers Major Victory for Americans’ Free Speech Rights
Jul 1, 2021

Americans For Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta decision protects people’s ability to join causes without fear of becoming political targets WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld people’s First Amendment rights in AFPF v Bonta. The case brought together nearly 300 groups — including the ACLU, NAACP, Human Rights Campaign, Becket Fund, PETA, and Institute for […]

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Americans for Prosperity Press Release
Governor Ducey Signs Tax Reform into Law
Jun 30, 2021

Grassroots group announces thank you campaign for Governor Ducey, lawmakers who supported tax reform that benefits every Arizonan Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today applauded Governor Doug Ducey for signing SB1828, which contains historic tax reform, into law. The bill eliminates the current progressive tax structure and implements one flat rate of 2.5% […]

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AFP Praises Governor DeSantis for “Supporting Entrepreneurship and Continuing to Push Our Economy Forward”
Jun 30, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Americans for Prosperity – Florida (AFP-FL) today thanked Governor Ron DeSantis for signing into law several bills supported by AFP-FL during this year’s legislative session, notably three measures aimed at cutting burdensome regulations that hinder entrepreneurship and the state’s economic recovery. AFP-FL and it’s dedicated activists from all corners of the state […]

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Americans for Prosperity Calls for Passage of Fiscally Responsible Budget
Jun 30, 2021

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded the Assembly for adopting a fiscally responsible budget and rejecting Governor Evers’ bloated spending wish list. The grassroots organization also called for the swift passage of a fiscally responsible budget proposal by the Senate which is expected to vote today and encourages Gov. Evers […]

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