Press Release
Arlington, Va. – The U.S. Supreme Court granted cert today in a case that puts at risk long-cherished freedoms reaffirmed in NAACP vs. Alabama. The justices will hear AFPF v. Becerra, a case about freeing people from intimidation by those in power and defending their right to engage on issues they’re passionate about. “All Americans […]
Lansing, Mich. — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today urged Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon to take quick and decisive action in addressing delays in the state’s administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to state data only 24% of the 725,850 doses the state has received have been administered as of Thursday. Health Department representatives from some […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Chief Executive Officer Emily Seidel issued the following statement condemning today’s violence at the U.S. Capitol: “We join fellow Americans who are watching the violence at the U.S. Capitol with grave concern. Violence is not the answer and never an acceptable way to resolve problems in our country. […]
HELENA, Montana – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) testified in support of a bill that would provide just compensation for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Montana. HB 92 would set up a formal compensation and expungement system that would be materially better for exonerated persons and likely cost the state less in settlement fees […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today commended the Department of Labor for finalizing a rule on Independent Contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule brings clarity and greater certainty to a test used by the Department of Labor to determine if a worker should be classified as an employee or […]
SALT LAKE CITY – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-Utah) today shares support for Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson’s directive to have all agencies to review their professional licensing requirements. Proponents of occupational licensing argue they help ensure public safety. Still, too often, they do little more than protect special interests from new competition […]
Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander | Orlando Sentinel Filmmakers, professional sports teams, and countless others are trying to make the case that taxpayer funding for their industry is the cure for Florida’s post-COVID economy. Just give us the money, they argue, and we’ll make the economy bounce back. Not only are businesses asking for […]
St. Paul, MN – At the outset of the 2021 legislative session, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) urged lawmakers to protect Minnesotans from harmful tax increases and return to fiscal responsibility in order to address a billion dollar budget shortfall for the next biennium. The grassroots group also announced plans to build on bipartisan successes related […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a key vote alert urging members of Congress to oppose H.R. 9051, The Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020. AFP believes Congress should instead help the economy recover stronger by focusing on stopping the spread of the virus as rapidly as possible through […]
