Press Release

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Ashley Klingensmith on Tuesday released the following statement ahead of Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address: “Governor Wolf should be focused on creating a tax and regulatory climate that removes barriers to opportunity for Commonwealth residents. As we move into the second half of the legislative session, […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Americans for Prosperity West Virginia announced a robust issue campaign opposing the health care price fixing scheme known as payment parity. The campaign includes targeted digital ads that enable citizens to contact their legislators. The payment parity provision within HB 4003 would mandate the rate at which insurers pay health care […]

NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today urged Mayor Cooper to continue protecting taxpayers from subsidizing a $250 million soccer stadium in Nashville. $25 million in taxpayer money is going towards the stadium, and taxpayers are on the hook for a portion of the bond debt. If the team can’t generate enough revenue, then […]

Legislature misses opportunity to allow student journalists to exercise their press freedom rights LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed disappointment that the legislature did not advance LB 206 after debate, a bill that would extend First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and freedom of the press to student journalists and their […]

ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today issued a statement in response to the introduction of SB 318, which seeks to protect the rights of students to engage in the freedom of speech and lawful expression. AFP-GA activists will urge their lawmakers to pass this important step towards protecting free speech in higher education. The organization […]

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today participated in an educational freedom rally and press conference. The grassroots group is urging lawmakers to give every Nebraska student and family the educational freedom they deserve. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “Educational freedom recognizes that the best way to help […]

CHARLESTON, WV – This week, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) and its coalition members held a press conference at the capitol on the need for lawmakers to pursue criminal justice reform. Below is coverage of the press conference and an interview with AFP-WV State Director, Jason Huffman. Our message was heard loud and clear, as […]

St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced its 2020 Roadmap to Prosperity Legislative Agenda. The agenda provides a vision for policies and principles that will advance economic growth and improve lives across the state. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AFP-MN LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Jason Flohrs, State Director for AFP-Minnesota, issued the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity is fighting […]

CONCORD, NH – Following HB 1648’s passage out of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) Deputy Director Ross Connolly issued the following statement: “Today, Granite Staters are one step closer to having barriers removed that will make our communities safer and enable law enforcement to focus on more […]