Press Release

Frankfort, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) commended Gov. Beshear for taking executive action to reduce Kentucky’s population of incarcerated individuals at risk of contracting COVID-19, who do not pose a threat to public safety. AFP-KY and a broad coalition of groups sent a letter to the governor calling for this action and additional recommendations.. AFP-KY’s Mike […]

Trenton, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) applauded Gov. Murphy for signing Executive Order No. 112, which eliminated several regulations that needlessly limited health care access for New Jersey residents. The order, which goes into effect immediately, includes reforms AFP-NJ had recommended in a letter sent to the governor on March 27th, including the […]

Grassroots group calls for targeted, narrowly tailored reforms to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system Arlington, VA – April begins what is widely regarded as Second Chances month, a month dedicated to ensuring that formerly incarcerated individuals who have earned their freedom are given a second chance by way of finding employment, […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended Hillsborough County Commissioners for voting to deffer the referendum on a new transportation tax originally slated to be taken up this week. AFP-FL state director Skylar Zander released the following statement: “We applaud the vote taken today by the commission to defer consideration for a new […]

Americans for Prosperity-Montana State Director David Herbst issued the following statement after learning about a television ad for Attorney General Tim Fox. The ad was created by an organization using an undeniably similar name to Americans for Prosperity:   “We are Americans for Prosperity-Montana. We do not operate using any other name. We are a state-wide, nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to removing barriers […]

HATTIESBURG, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today announced Steven Utroska as its new state director. “I’m excited to join the Americans for Prosperity team and continue community building across Mississippi,” AFP-MS State Director Steven Utroska said. “I look forward to leading the dedicated AFP-MS team to continue making the Magnolia State the best place to live, […]

LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) sent a letter to Governor Whitmer encouraging her offer expedited parole opportunities for lower-risk incarcerated individuals during the COVID-19 outbreak. AFP-MI State Director Annie Patnaude issued the following statement: “Incarcerated individuals are at greater risk of exposure to COVID-19 than the general population. The rising number of cases among the […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) and a coalition of organizations today called on Governor Parson to suspend Certificate-of-need laws hampering the state’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak. State Director Jeremy Cady issued the following statement: “Our coalition is thankful for the initial steps Governor Parson has taken to address the seriousness of […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia and the Cardinal Institute today sent Governor Justice a letter offering steps his administration can take to remove barriers and expand access to critical health care services. VIEW LETTER HERE AFP-WV’s State Director, Jason Huffman, issued the following statement: “As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread, it is […]