Press Release

Taxpayers deserve to know how taxpayer dollars are being spent LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed concern with the lack of transparency displayed by the Appropriations Committee in regard to releasing committee vote records. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “For too long, our Appropriations Committee has […]

Tallahassee, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Florida will launch a wave of digital ads urging state lawmakers to empower advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to use the full scope of their medical training. The legislation would not only expand access to quality health care, it would also save Florida as much as $9.5 billion in […]

Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement after Governor Northam signed into law HB 165, a bill originally sponsored by Delegate Patrick Hope, defining and expanding Teledentistry in Virginia.

DES MOINES, Iowa – In an inspiring act of bipartisanship, Iowa lawmakers came together today to pass occupational regulation reform that will enable barbers in Iowa to operate mobile barbershops. Previously, Iowa law prohibited entrepreneurial Iowans from operating mobile barbershops, keeping barbers from bringing their skills to underserved communities across the state. Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State […]

Appellate Court brings more due process, equal justice for state’s judicial system Charleston, WV— Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced its support for Senate Bill 275, a bill that establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals. The grassroots organization has determined that the newest version of the bill language aligns with their vision for a […]

AFP-NE fights to provide path for real, long-term tax relief LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support of LB1212, a bill that would give taxpayers more say in how and whether local government entities can raise and spend more taxpayer dollars. AFP-NE is also supporting the framework of LB1213, legislation that […]

TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) has named Elizabeth Patton as the grassroots group’s new state director. Elizabeth previously served as deputy state director for AFP-KS, building the chapter’s signature grassroots infrastructure and engaging Kansans to drive lasting solutions to the state’s toughest challenges. “I am honored that Americans for Prosperity has tapped me […]

Lansing, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation that will roll back Certificate of Need (CON) regulations on key health care services, including psychiatric beds, air ambulance and covered capital expenditures. Annie Patnaude, state director for the grassroots group, issued the following statement: “The Senate took a bold step today to improve health […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the West Virginia House for passing H.B. 4717, a bill that establishes common-sense reporting requirements on civil asset forfeiture. Currently, civil asset forfeiture allows the government to seize assets of a person that they believe is committing or has committed a crime, even if that person […]