Press Release
Americans for Prosperity launched a television and digital ad highlighting Phil Bredesen’s abuse of taxpayer dollars and support of higher taxes. The ad reads: When times are tough, we budget for our families. But when our states budget was in crisis, Phil Bredesen supported higher taxes on us. Higher gas taxes, sales taxes, and more. […]
Over 30 Grassroots Leaders Expected to Meet with More Than 150 Offices ARLINGTON, Va. – In dozens of meetings scheduled throughout this week, Americans for Prosperity grassroots leaders will showcase on Capitol Hill the extraordinary enthusiasm they and hundreds of thousands of activists across the country share for removing barriers to freedom and opportunity for all Americans. State and field directors from […]
COLUMBUS, OH. – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today announced support for six Ohio state legislative candidates based on their principled support for removing barriers to opportunity and improving the lives of Ohioans: Andrew Brenner, Mike Rasor, Jim Trakas, Tim Barhorst, Todd Smith, and Kristina Roegner. To support these principled candidates, AFP-OH will launch grassroots efforts […]
Grassroots group criticizes New Hampshire senator for opposing qualified nominee MANCHESTER, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment in Senator Shaheen’s announcement to oppose Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh was confirmed to the federal bench with bipartisan support and AFP has committed its full resources and grassroots […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched a campaign Monday supporting Christine Jensen and her bid to represent Senate District 20. The group’s effort will consist of mail, digital ads, as well as leveraging AFP’s grassroots operation of door-to-door canvassing and phone banking. “Christine Jensen will make an exceptional state senator,” said AFP-CO State […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Following President Donald Trump’s announcement today that the administration will move ahead with a plan to impose tariffs on Chinese imports, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “The Trump administration deserves enormous credit for jumpstarting this roaring economy by breaking down tax and regulatory barriers, but erecting new barriers on trade puts all that good work […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today participated in an event at the West Virginia legislature to urge Senator Joe Manchin to vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The event featured Senate President Carmichael and House Speaker Hanshaw. As West Virginians continue to coalesce around the President’s well-qualified nominee, they patiently […]
Naples, FL – Following a 5-0 vote to defer a proposal to increase utility fees to address storm water challenges, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended the Collier County commissioners for deferring this tax increase. The proposal was the second new tax hike proposed by the commissioners this year. Recently, Collier County citizens voted down […]
Arlington, VA – The Justice Department announced yesterday that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with state attorneys general this month to discuss large technology companies amid “a growing concern that these companies may be hurting competition and intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms.” The announcement raises concern of antitrust or other action against tech companies following this week’s hearings […]
