Press Release

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 […]

Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity expressed support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. This action follows the final One National Program Rule, issued in September 2019 to address unnecessary and patchwork state fuel economy standards. In today’s final rule, […]

Partnership focuses on key reforms to expand access to critical services and empower entrepreneurs Arlington, Va. — Americans for Prosperity and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy announced a joint partnership to assist federal officials and state governors, attorneys general and lawmakers in efforts to pass critical policies benefiting American workers as the nation continues […]

Frankfort, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) commended Gov. Andy Beshear for taking swift action to address the spread of COVID-19 by exploring telehealth expansion and other reforms that could improve access to health care. AFP-KY recently sent a letter to Gov. Beshear offering steps his administration could take to expand access to critical health […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) this week sent Governor Ricketts a letter commending him for his executive orders that have prioritized the health and economic well-being of Nebraskans. VIEW LETTER HERE Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “Governor Ricketts has taken decisive steps to protect both our […]

Trenton, N.J. –Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today sent a letter to Gov. Murphy offering steps his administration could take to expand access to critical health care services. The letter followed a memo AFP issued that included guidance for state-based reforms the group encouraged policymakers to consider as they explored ways to address the spread […]