Press Release

MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement following Governor Evers’ signing of Assembly Bill 2 into law. The Wisconsin Legislature put forth this proposal to protect small businesses from a tax increase the Evers administration was proposing on small businesses that accepted Paycheck Protection Program loans to help cover employees’ paychecks during the […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the state House of Delegates for passing the Hope Scholarship bill, a form of Education Savings Accounts. This bill will give families, students, and educators the educational flexibility they deserve regardless of income or ZIP code. AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman issued the following statement: […]

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Senate Transportation Committee for passing SF432, a bill that would put an end to Minnesota’s counterproductive license suspension policy – allowing folks with unpaid fines and fees to maintain their means of transportation and generate income, which will enable them to pay their fines […]

CHICAGO, IL—Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today released a statement following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s biennial budget address. Pritzker’s proposal included a tax hike on Illinois families, small businesses, and a heavily reliance on federal assistance to cover for decades of poor fiscal management by the state government. AFP-IL State Director Jason Heffley issued the following statement:| […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today commended members of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources subcommittee for passing S 506, a bill that expands the opportunity for home-based food production and direct-to-consumers sales. AFP-SC Director of Grassroots Operations Candace Carroll issued the following statement: “It’s time to free the food and recognize […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today urged lawmakers to support legislation that will protect freedom of expression in South Dakota. AFP-SD State Director Don Haggar issued the following statement: “South Dakotans have the right to freely support causes and join together in groups without being monitored by the government. HB 1079 […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) and the LIBRE Initiative-Florida today announced a robust, statewide campaign focused on passing SB 48, a bill that expands educational freedom and streamlines the state’s scholarship programs for Florida students and families. The six-figure campaign includes advertising, digital outreach, direct mail, and grassroots engagement that educates Floridians on […]

MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) released a statement following Governor Evers’ recent biennial budget. Evers’ proposal included a laundry list of partisan, harmful policies that tax and spends Wisconsin into a fiscal nightmare. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement in response: “Governor Evers’ budget is a cocktail of corporate welfare, tax hikes, unsustainable […]

Americans for Prosperity-Texas recently joined with like-minded partners to host an informational session on the impact of our growing national debt. It’s a problem that candidates of both major parties regularly pay lip service to during campaigns, only to keep approving budgets and spending bills that push the debt ever higher. In 2008, when the national debt was nearly $11 trillion, then presidential candidate Barack […]