Press Release
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced a six-figure ad buy to ramp up its nationwide campaign urging Congress to oppose bailouts and other bad deals as the Senate begins its two week July recess. Senators are expected to consider additional coronavirus spending legislation upon their return to Washington in late July, and during this […]
MADISON, WI— Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its second wave of endorsements for candidates running for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Representative Mary Felzkowski running for the 12th State Senate District, Representative Shae Sortwell running for re-election to the 2nd Assembly District, and Representative Shannon Zimmerman running for re-election in the 30th Assembly District have […]
Arlington, VA – A new poll released today by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and YouGov shows that Americans hold largely positive perceptions of the role that technology played in facilitating recent social justice efforts, including the Black Lives Matter movement. The poll found that a majority of Americans also believe technology can play a crucial role in […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri today expressed disappointment after Governor Mike Parson stated he will sign SB 600 into law. The bill institutes disproportionate sentencing requirements that do not improve public safety. The law will cost taxpayers $16 million per year and is estimated to increase Missouri’s prison population by 2,500, resulting in […]
Arlington, VA – Ahead of today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) urged members to reject the EARN IT Act – a misguided measure that places the encrypted services of every American in jeopardy. Despite recent changes, the bill would still allow state lawmakers to weaken encrypted communications and follow the failed regulation model of FOSTA-SESTA. Technology experts and civil […]
JACKSON, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauded the state legislature for passing SB 2123, the Mississippi Correctional Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2020, which will grant parole eligibility for certain individuals who do not pose a danger to public safety. Once law, this legislation will help alleviate overcrowded prisons and reduce the cost to taxpayers. Other states […]
Lawmakers should make COVID-related health care reforms permanent. NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended Governor Lee for extending reforms to expand health care access under Executive Order 50. The grassroots group urged lawmakers to take up telemedicine and certificate of need reforms when a special session is called to address COVID liability […]
CHARLESTON, SC – Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) Director of Grassroots Operations Candace Carroll issued the following statement: “As it stands today, the traditional one-size-fits-all, zoned by ZIP code education system doesn’t work for many families. Thankfully, the Supreme Court’s ruling opens the […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended Governor Ron DeSantis for signing HB 1193, a bill that helps Floridians find meaningful and productive work through the removal or significant reduction of overburdensome occupational licenses. With nearly 30% of Florida’s workforce requiring a license to work, this bill represents a significant step towards lowering unemployment and […]
