Press Release
ARLINGTON, VA— As we step into 2026, Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity, explains in a recent op-ed published by The DC Journal why the legislative accomplishments of 2025 matter. From ending Bidenomics and passing historic reforms to securing the border and expanding education freedom, these wins marked a major shift toward affordability, opportunity, […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) is proud to unveil the 601 Blueprint, a bold legislative agenda for the 2026–2027 Mississippi legislative session designed to empower families, expand opportunity, and unleash prosperity across the Magnolia State. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement: “In 2026, we have an opportunity to accelerate progress […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) commended Governor Tim Walz from ending his reelection campaign on Monday morning amid national scrutiny into the state’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid and daycare fraud scandal. Jake Coleman, AFP-MN state director, gave the following statement: “Tim Walz made the right decision in ending his bid for a third term as governor. […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) today announced its endorsement of Bryan “Bo” Renshaw in the Special Election in House District 70, with an upcoming election on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. This endorsement highlights AFP-AR’s ongoing commitment to supporting principled leaders who prioritize limited government, economic freedom, and policies that expand opportunity for all […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) called on state lawmakers to hold Governor Tim Walz accountable for the state’s multibillion dollar fraud scandal Monday, following the FBI and House Oversight Committee announcing expanded efforts to investigate and dismantle the schemes stealing from federal programs. AFP-MN is working in St. Paul and across the state to […]
CHEYENNE, WY – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) thanked U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) for her outstanding service to the state in the Senate following her retirement announcement on Friday. Lummis was an AFP policy champion in the Senate, where she was a bulwark against fiscal irresponsibility, overregulation, and big government solutions to the problems […]
ROCKY MOUNT, NC – Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) welcomed President Donald Trump to North Carolina today as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to lower costs for North Carolina families, workers and businesses. AFP-NC State Director Tyler Voigt released the following statement: “AFP-NC supported the Trump administration’s signature policy achievement to date, the Working Families […]
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to President Trump’s executive order this afternoon rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “The Trump Administration’s decision to move forward with rescheduling cannabis is an important step toward modernizing federal policy. Americans for Prosperity hopes to build on this progress […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed H.R. 4776, the “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act” by a bipartisan vote of 221 YEA to 196 NAY. The bill could help lower energy costs by making it easier to build new power plants through the streamlining of environmental reviews, setting predictable and enforceable guidelines and timelines for agencies, and reducing unnecessary litigation around energy projects. The bill also represents the most significant reform […]
