Press Release
Arlington, VA – Today, in response to the list recently released by the United States Trade Representative’s office containing 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion in Chinese goods set to take effect August 23, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce responded with a 25% tariff on an additional $16 billion of U.S. goods. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer […]
Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) submitted public comments supporting actions by the administration to curb excessive regulations that are limiting opportunity for American businesses and workers. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was instituted to require federal agencies to evaluate the environmental impact of their activities. In the nearly 50 years since its enactment, […]
Badger State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat US Senator in November Election MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will oppose U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s re-election. The free-market activist group will be canvassing, making phone calls, and running advertisements taking Baldwin to task for her voting record and calling for her […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement on the defeat of Proposition A Tuesday night. With a majority of Missourians voting “NO,” the outcome nulls the legislation passed earlier in the legislative session. AFP-MO has vowed to support a renewed effort in the next legislative to pass Right-to-Work. Gov. Parson has also […]
Grassroots group commends San Juan County commission for voting to expand worker freedom AZTEC, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) on Tuesday applauded San Juan County commissioners for passing the right-to-work ordinance introduced by commissioners Margaret McDaniel and Jim Crowley, making San Juan the eighth county in New Mexico to expand workers’ rights. Sandoval, Otero, Lincoln, […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) congratulated Josh Hawley on his Republican primary victory Tuesday. The current Missouri Attorney General, Hawley will face incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in the general election. “Josh Hawley will be a formidable opponent for Sen. McCaskill,” said AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady. “Josh has a proven track record of […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) applauded the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for not considering a tax-hike ballot referendum Tuesday. After months of discussion, the board opted against bringing up a $60 million sales tax hike for a vote. The Countering Additional Taxes and Spending (C.A.T.S.) group led the community-driven effort to oppose this tax increase. AFP-OH […]
New data shows broad support for criminal justice reform NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee released the results of a new survey showing that 70% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning […]
Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager Mary Kate Hopkins and Policy Analyst Martin Rodriguez | The Hill The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a rule this week that would reform Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The rule also would revoke California’s authority to enforce its Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate […]
