Press Release

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement responding to news reports that President Trump intends to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% this coming Friday. “Hiking tariffs to 25% would have a devastating impact on American consumers and businesses. We continue to urge the […]

Governor Kelly’s plan to force Medicaid expansion into state budget places at risk those who need access to care the most TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) expressed disappointment today, following the announcement that Governor Kelly will only approve a state budget that includes Medicaid expansion. Medicaid was designed to provide care for vulnerable woman, […]

RICHMOND, Va. – In anticipation of Saturday’s convention, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced support for Scott Wyatt in the race for Delegate of Virginia’s 97th House District. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “AFP-Virginia supports Scott Wyatt for the House of Delegates because he understands the importance of enacting innovative solutions that […]

Tallahassee, FL: Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded the Florida legislature for passing House Bill 7125 (HB7125), a significant first step at reforming Florida’s criminal justice system. AFP-FL believes that a smart on crime and soft on taxpayer approach to our justice system ensures that individuals who have made a mistake are able to successfully re-enter […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today commended the Trump administration and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for finalizing a rule Thursday prohibiting Medicaid payments from being diverted to government unions. Americans for Prosperity Director of Employment Initiatives Erica Jedynak issued the following statement: “Today’s rule change will restore hundreds of millions of dollars […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Today a coalition of groups led by Americans for Prosperity (AFP), including The Club for Growth and Heritage Action, issued a letter to Congress urging Members to vote against reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. The bank is a symbol of the rigged system of corporate welfare and cronyism that undermines competition, stifles […]

President Trump and congressional Democrats this week agreed to a $2 trillion infrastructure spending deal – including a potential doubling of the federal gas tax. Americans for Prosperity quickly opposed the deal, with Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner saying: “If Congress wants to find money to modernize our roads and bridges, we encourage them to […]

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Trump administration for prohibiting Medicaid payments from being diverted to government unions. “Medicaid funds should be directed to the intended recipients, not government unions. This ruling ensures our most vulnerable receive the funds they need, maintaining Medicaid for those who need it the most,” […]

HELENA, Montana – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) announced a new direct mail campaign thanking lawmakers for voting in support of ground breaking legislation that will protect free expression for students and faculty on Montana’s public college campuses. The Campus Free Speech bill (House Bill 735) received bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, […]