Press Release

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 […]

Arlington, Va. – Arlington, Va. – A coalition of 24 organizations including Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a letter to President Trump urging him to revise the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for the remainder of 2020 to help address the effects COVID-19 has had on fuel demand and the economy as a whole. The letter urges […]

DALLAS, TX—Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today issued a statement in support of Governor Greg Abbott’s recent announcement of a plan to safely restart Texas’s economy, leveraging the input of lawmakers, community members, business leaders, and health professionals. AFP-TX State Director Jerome Greener issued the following statement: “Safely and strategically reopening our state allows more Texans […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today commended the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration for participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) pilot program for online purchasing and delivery of groceries. The program makes Amazon and Wal-Mart eligible for food delivery for families who rely on SNAP benefits, expanding safe access to […]

MANCHESTER, NH – Recently, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore discussed on GraniteGrok the impact a 12.5% tax increase would have on small businesses and other employers. Click here to listen to the interview. A tax increase on employers and small businesses would go into effect if state revenues are 6% or more […]

Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement in support of today’s newly announced recovery plan to allow people to safely get back to work: “AFP-WI appreciates the thoughtful efforts of the business community, our health care providers, and legislature to come together to develop this plan that could safely […]