Press Release

Lansing, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Annie Patnaude on Tuesday released the following statement following Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget address: “Make no mistake, tripling the gas tax will hit Michiganders hard, particularly those who can least afford it. Voters soundly rejected these ideas when they defeated Proposal 1 by a 4-to-1 margin and made it clear policymakers […]

MADISON, Wis.  – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced a new, digital ad campaign thanking Representatives Ron Kind (D-03) and Mike Gallagher (R-08) for introducing the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940) and encouraging key lawmakers to cosponsor the bipartisan legislation. The bill would give Congress a vote on certain tariffs proposed by a […]

AFP-OK State Director John Tidwell issued the following statement:  “Oklahomans deserve a say in how government regulations, which impact their everyday activities, are made. The agreement reached today provide increased transparency and reforms how their hard-earned tax dollars- are spent. Today, we are one step closer to becoming a customer-focused state government.”

ARLINGTON, Va. – Following Senate confirmation of Allison Rushing to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “Allison Rushing is highly qualified, will respect the rule of law, and exercise judicial restraint on the U.S. Court of Appeals. Ms. Rushing understands the […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) expressed disappointment Tuesday after the House Rules Committee voted to kill a widely supported civil asset forfeiture bill. HB 444, sponsored by criminal justice reform champion Rep. Shamed Dogan, would have ended the practice of local and state law enforcement using a loophole to get around the state’s proper […]

NAPERVILLE, Ill.  – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today announced a new, digital ad campaign thanking Rep. Darin LaHood for introducing the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940). The ad campaign also encourages Rep. Danny Davis to cosponsor the legislation. The bill would give Congress a vote on certain tariffs proposed by a president before […]

ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the launch of a new, digital advertisement campaign urging U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell and U.S. Representative Susan DelBene to support S. 287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (S. 287 / H.R. 940), which would give Congress a vote on certain tariffs proposed by a president […]

HARRISBURG, Pa.  – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced a new, digital ad campaign thanking Senator Pat Toomey for introducing the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (S. 287) and encouraging key lawmakers to cosponsor the bipartisan legislation. The bill would give Congress a vote on certain tariffs proposed by a president before they can take […]

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today announced the launch of a digital advertisement campaign urging Senator Thune to support the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act. By supporting S. 287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act, Sen. Thune will protect South Dakotan businesses and acknowledge that tariffs are just another tax on […]