Press Release
Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Fellow Alison Acosta Winters | National Review After President Donald Trump in March signed the massive $1.3 trillion spending bill for 2018, he warned Congress: “I will never sign another bill like this again.” … Every year it’s the same story. Congress passes almost none of its twelve routine spending bills by […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Following news reports of developing U.S.-China trade talks to deescalate a harmful trade war, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “The consequences of increasingly-strained relations with our largest trading partner are vast and serious – businesses withholding investment, workers losing jobs, and rising prices on common goods for Americans who […]
Grassroots group criticizes legislature for overturning veto on bill that increases electric costs, undermines economic success CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment in legislators for overturning Governor Sununu’s veto on Senate Bill 365. The legislature sustained the veto on Senate Bill 446. Both pieces of legislation force utilities to pay […]
In case you missed it… Americans for Prosperity-Arizona State Director Andrew Clark authored an op-ed in the Arizona Republic focusing on the rigged economy that would be created for special interests by proposition 127 that will appear on November’s ballot. The piece ran yesterday in the Arizona Republic and can be viewed here. This November, […]
Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) lauded amended criminal discovery rules issued by the Supreme Court of Virginia that take effect July 2019. The amended rules require prosecutors to disclose more documents to the defense before trial, including police reports and statements of co-defendants and alleged co-conspirators, that typically are not introduced until trial. The […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today announced its plans to join the W is Wrong coalition to express its opposition to Amendment W that will be voted on in November’s elections. Amendment W masquerades as the development of an ethics commission, while really creating an unaccountable fourth branch of government whose unelected members […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Joining grassroots leaders from across the country, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) continues to meet with West Virginia’s Congressional delegation to discuss removing barriers to freedom and opportunity for all Americans. Meetings are focused on reining in spending and urging the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. AFP-WV State […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) announced on Wednesday they will support Walker Stapleton’s bid for Governor, citing his excellent record as State Treasurer and successful private sector career. The statewide campaign will consist of digital advertisements and mailers as well as an aggressive grassroots push to educate and mobilize Coloradans to support Stapleton in November. “Walker […]
Grassroots group kicks off statewide tour INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Wednesday boosted its effort to urge Sen. Joe Donnelly to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court following last week’s hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where the nominee’s experience, qualifications, and restrained judicial philosophy were on full display. Sen. […]
