Press Release
The Jones Act harms American businesses and props-up cronies. Now is the time for full repeal. “It’s a fight between the petroleum industry and the shipping industry. It’s a fight between free enterprise and cronyist regulation. And it’s a fight between the U.S. economy and the self-dealing swamp. … The Jones Act is a century-old […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today released a statement expressing enthusiasm for a series of criminal justice reform bills that will serve as legislative milestones by removing barriers to opportunity and making Oklahoma’s criminal justice system more just. The following bills were passed today: SB 252 (focused on bail reform), HB 1269 […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska on Wednesday urged members of the Revenue, Education and Nebraska Retirement Systems Committees to oppose AM1381 to LB289, a bill that would raise the sales tax by three-quarters of a cent and taxes on cigarettes and home purchases. The grassroots group also released a one-pager showing that eight counties […]
Grassroots group praises Senate for rejecting regressive tax increases and further reckless spending ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Senate to pass the Senate omnibus tax bill, which includes an income tax cut and a tax credit scholarship program that expands educational opportunities for low and middle-income students in the […]
HELENA, Montana – Following a successful united effort to pass driver’s license suspension reform, the ACLU of Montana and Americans for Prosperity-Montana come together again to protect free speech rights. The Campus Free Speech Bill (House Bill 271) will protect free expression for students, faculty, and the public on Montana’s college campuses by: Protecting freedom of expression in the […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today launched a direct mail and digital advertisement campaign to thank lawmakers who supported a smarter criminal justice system by preserving presumptive probation during this year’s legislative session. The direct mail and digital advertisements come as part of a national, six-figure effort highlighting criminal justice progress across […]
FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today launched its first annual legislative scorecard to highlight the work state lawmakers put into removing barriers for Kentuckians. AFP-KY identified one lawmaker that stood out: Rep. Savannah Maddox (R-61). Efforts will launch today in Rep. Maddox’s district to thank her for her principled leadership this legislative session. Kentuckians may view […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged House members to oppose HF2414, a bill that would reinstate the $750 million health care provider tax. AFP-MN believes the legislature should focus on reforms that don’t raise taxes on patients already struggling to afford the care they need and pursue alternatives that increase access […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Pennsylvania (AFPF-PA) on Wednesday announced it will host a candidate forum for those seeking election to the Court of Common Pleas in Cumberland County on Thursday, May 2nd, at the Pollack Center in Camp Hill. The following candidates have accepted AFPF-PA’s invitation: Lisa Grayson, Kirk Sohonage, Matt Smith, and […]
