Press Release

Lansing, Mich.– An automated poll released today by Americans for Prosperity-Michigan shows 79 percent of likely Michigan voters oppose Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to raise gas taxes by 45 cents per gallon. The poll of 800 likely Michigan voters was conducted by Campaign HQ on March 23 and 25.   “It’s simple kitchen-table economics—voters oppose […]

Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn | Omaha World Herald When Gov. Pete Ricketts delivered his State of the State address on Jan. 15, he told us that property tax relief was “the No. 1 priority Nebraskans want.” He’s right. To address the problem, he proposed Legislative Resolution 8CA, a constitutional amendment that would […]

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today thanked members of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee for passing SF2155, which protects innocent property owners from losing their property by replacing civil forfeiture with criminal forfeiture. The bill requires that a conviction (a) is a prerequisite to transferring to the state title to […]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Joined by a bipartisan coalition and members of the House of Delegates, Governor Ralph Northam announced today that widely supported driver’s license suspension reform will be enacted. The reforms, which will end the practice of suspending the driver’s licenses of Virginians who have unpaid court fines and fees, will be implemented through the […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) introduced the Employee Rights Act, a package of measures that would empower American employees to have a greater say over how their hard-earned pay can be used by unions for political activity, among other significant reforms. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “The Employee Rights Act would give workers […]

TRENTON, NJ — Today, the New Jersey legislature passed A-1524/S-1500, similar measures which limit civic engagement and undermine free speech for all New Jerseyans. Specifically, this measure, which Governor Murphy has indicated he will sign, requires nonprofit organizations to disclose the names and addresses of their donors, creates a broad definition for independent expenditures, and […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) on Monday took part in a press conference with coalition members to urge the legislature to support meaningful sentencing reform. Representatives from a coalition that includes AFP-MO, FAMM (formerly Families Against Mandatory Minimums), and Empower Missouri each spoke along with Rep. Shamed Dogan, Sen. Ed Emery, and […]

TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) expressed disappointment following Governor Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 22, which would have provided Kansans relief from the unintended tax hike that went into effect last year. Senate Bill 22 would have allowed Kansas filers to take the new federal standard deduction but still reserve the option of itemizing […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a Key Vote Alert on Friday, urging Senators to vote “NO” on passage of S.J. Res. 8, “The Green New Deal,” which represents an unprecedented attempt by government to control all aspects of American life. By replacing the ingenuity and creativity of American businesses and entrepreneurs with mandates, […]