Press Release
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its footprint expansion by welcoming a new Grassroots Engagement Director Drew Borske and Grassroots Coordinator Crystal Farr. With the addition of these experienced leaders, AFP-NE positions itself to maximize its impact across the state, setting the stage for continued and enhanced engagement in 2021 and beyond. […]
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 […]
