Press Release

Grassroots group comments on Nashville’s fiscal struggles to pay $50,000 for a referendum on stadium proposal NASHVILLE, Ten. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today issued the following statement after Nashville’s Metro Finance Director Talia Lomax-O’dneal said Nashville doesn’t have the $50,000 needed to place the proposed, taxpayer-funded Major League Soccer stadium on the November ballot. […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today released the second episode of “Mountaineer Minute,” part of its new video series focused on keeping West Virginians up-to-date on policy issues impacting the Mountain State. With Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings beginning in Congress today, this episode focuses on President Trump’s eminently qualified nominee for the United […]

Grassroots group urges Hillsborough County residents to reject sales tax increase Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots organization for economic freedom, today launched a campaign urging Hillsborough County voters to reject a ballot initiative that would impose a $280 million sales tax hike to fund transportation projects. A similar sales tax […]

Grassroots Activists Lead the Way to Support Judge Kavanaugh’s Confirmation to Supreme Court   ARLINGTON, Va. – With Judge Brett Kavanaugh set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Americans for Prosperity announced Tuesday the continuation of its seven-figure field, direct mail, and digital ad effort supporting Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation. Last week, residents of North […]

TRENTON, NJ – This week, in conjunction with the My Pay My Say national campaign, Americans for Prosperity Foundation dropped mail in teachers’ mailboxes and launched radio advertising letting them know about their newfound rights after the Supreme Court decision Janus v. AFSCME. Americans for Prosperity Foundation – New Jersey State (AFP-NJ) Director, Erica Jedynak, issued […]

BURNSVILLE, Min. – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today invited candidates to its Second Congressional District Candidate Forum. Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota State Director issued the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity is committed to free and open exchange on the most important policy debates facing Minnesotans. We are excited to host this debate and provide a forum […]

DES MOINES, Ia. – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) praised Representative Rod Blum today for leading on a vital criminal justice reform measure. After announcing Blum as a policy champion, and a Congressman the grassroots organization is supporting this election cycle, AFP-IA lauded Blum’s efforts to advance legislation to help provide a second chance to reformed, non-violent individuals […]

NASHVILLE, TN – Facing criticism from Tennesseans for his support for higher taxes, Phil Bredesen today set out to set the record straight. Instead, he misrepresents – again – exactly what his record demonstrates. Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee State Director Tori Venable released the following statement: “Make no mistake about it: If Phil Bredesen had his […]

Free-Market Activists Hail Governor Abbot, Lt. Governor Patrick  Legislature Expected to Consider Property Tax Reform in Next Session AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today released doorhangers thanking state lawmakers for their efforts to reform property taxes for hard-working Texans. During the 2019 legislative session, legislators once again will have the opportunity to pass […]