Press Release
BATON ROUGE, LA – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) today issued a statement in response to Louisiana’s senior Senator Bill Cassidy and his plans to introduce legislation that will divert federal funds to bail out state and local governments. AFP-LA’s activists across the Pelican state will continue to urge Sen. Cassidy to reconsider introducing this misguided […]
AFP launches campaign to reject federal bailouts NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee today urged Tennessee’s congressional delegation to reject state bailout requests. The grassroots group will mobilize activists against another massive spending bill by running a significant national campaign that includes digital ads directing activists to a petition for them to sign. Americans for […]
GREENVILLE, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today urged Greenville County officials to suspend forced monitoring payments for individuals while out on bond. Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Andrew Yates issued the following statement: “Forcing people to pay for monitoring systems when many people can’t find work during this public health crisis […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity, Concerned Veterans for America, and The LIBRE Initiative delivered a letter to Congress encouraging lawmakers to reject state bailout requests. AFP will be launching a significant effort to mobilize its grassroots activists against another massive federal spending bill. The campaign will include digital ads that lead to a petition […]
Grassroots group praises Governor DeSantis for starting phase one of getting people back to work TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement of the first phase of his “Safe. Smart and Step-by Step” plan to restart the state’s economy, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded Governor DeSantis’ approach to both protect public health […]
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court regarding the Wisconsin Legislature’s suit following Governor Evers’ safer-at-home extension. Included in the brief, AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott, released the following statement: “There are commonsense ways people can work together to develop an approach that both protects health […]
Grassroots group calls for Metro to cut reckless spending NASHVILLE, TN – Following Nashville’s Mayor John Cooper budget proposal, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “We can’t tax our way out of this budget shortfall. Punishing people with a 32% tax increase is the last thing Nashvillians need during this […]
AFP Joins Coalition Calling for Increased Testing, Transparency in Correctional Facilities CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today joined a broad coalition of organizations to urge Governor Justice and the West Virginia Department of Corrections to increase testing for detained individuals and employees of correctional facilities. The coalition is pushing for increased transparency […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) announced Michael Conway as its new state director. Conway previously served as the grassroots group’s deputy state director. AFP-KY State Director Michael Conway issued the following statement: “I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this organization and work alongside the Bluegrass State’s best activists. I look forward to […]
