Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – President Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% on Friday, and threatened more tariffs will follow that, escalating a misguided trade war. Americans for Prosperity has consistently opposed tariffs and barriers to free trade. Today AFP President Tim Phillips has this to say: “It’s […]
Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Fellow Alison Acosta Winters | Washington Examiner President Trump seems poised to step up tariffs and trade tensions with China. These tariffs, however, are a major sticking point with all his free trade negotiations — not just with China, but Canada and Mexico too. His recent tweet threatening to increase tariffs on […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced the release of its 2019 legislative scorecard, which tracks lawmakers votes on key issues raised during session. The grassroots group scored over 40 bills and tallied nearly 4,000 votes to put together the comprehensive look at how lawmakers voted on legislation that will make Utah […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) and coalition partners spoke on Wednesday at the state capitol urging support for probation reform in Minnesota. Click here to read the coalition’s press release. “Technical violations of probation, like missing a meeting with a probation officer or leaving your county without authorization, are a leading cause […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced support for recommendations made by Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Rep. John Nygren and Sen. Alberta Darling to remove certain items from Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget. The recommendations make improvements to the budget by removing items that would limit educational opportunity, undo pro-growth labor reforms, […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) criticized a deal that would grant upwards of $50 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies to General Motors for expanding its plant in Wentzville. The package, which is paired with a workforce development programs, needs to be approved by legislators before the legislative session ends on May 17. AFP-MO […]
COLUMBUS, OH—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio today applauded the Ohio State Senate for passage of Senate Bill 1, legislation that seeks to reduce the overwhelming regulatory burden that Ohioans face by an across-the-board goal of 30%. Overly burdensome regulations disproportionately impact the least fortunate, slow wage growth, and ultimately prevent workers and businesses from contributing meaningfully to […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce urged Congress today to close the Export-Import Bank following a Senate vote to revive the agency by confirming the Trump administration’s nominees. The organizations have long advocated for the closure of the Bank, which gives cash to the most well-connected companies, and will urge […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed disappointment in the Appropriations Committee for releasing a budget that increases spending, while not reforming ever-increasing state spending. AFP-NE believes the state should rein in spending and reform long-term structural spending and use free-market solutions to address the state’s challenges. “Our government should live within its […]
