Press Release

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) on Monday announced a direct mail campaign to urge citizens of the 82nd District to contact state Representative Jim Durkin to reinforce his ardent and continued advocacy for beleaguered Illinois taxpayers. AFP-IL has consistently advocated for policies like a meaningful property tax freeze to provide much needed relief […]

Minnesota legislature delays action to address concerns related to increased health care taxes St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) is thanking the members of the Health and Human Services Reform Committee for tabling a bill that would have placed an additional per pill tax burden onto patients already struggling with increased health care […]

HB 918 brings more tax relief to the Peach State and excludes corporate welfare carve out Atlanta, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today applauded Governor Deal for signing HB 918, which cuts $5.2 billion of taxes over five years and eliminates a corporate welfare provision for jet fuel. The tax cuts include decreasing the […]

JACKSON, Ms. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Mississippi (AFPF-MS) will co-host, alongside Governor Bryant’s Faith-Based Council, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, and Clergy for Prison Reform, “Criminal Justice Reform: Reducing Recidivism, Saving Money.” Join leaders and concerned citizens as we address the opioid crisis and discuss practical solutions that make our streets safer, reduce repeat offenders, and […]

RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) on Thursday sent a letter to lawmakers highlighting Office of Management Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney’s recent statement opposing Medicaid expansion. OMB Director Mick Mulvaney said the President’s budget repeals Medicaid expansion due to the “explosion of state and federal spending” and the “abundant evidence” showing new Medicaid […]

Dear Lawmaker, This morning, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Trump Administration weighed in via Twitter on the prospect of expanding Medicaid in Virginia: Director @MickMulvaneyOMB’s statement on the Obamacare Medicaid Expansion in Virginia. ICYMI → https://t.co/mxoeDtqgjs pic.twitter.com/i6utCFLXbN — OMB Press (@OMBPress) March 1, 2018 “The Administration is committed to […]

Grassroots group calls for lawmakers to keep standing for responsible government CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Despite already signing a fair but fiscally responsible teacher pay raise, to the shock of many Governor Justice on Tuesday night proposed another, higher pay raise. After leaving a closed-door meeting with union officials, his proposal to pay for it: rely on higher […]

BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released a statement commending the House for passing House Bill 29, which would establish the Louisiana Checkbook website. The new software, which has earned bipartisan support in Baton Rouge and from outside groups throughout the state, would bolster the state’s transparency and promote more efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Last week, […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement opposing SB 617, a tax reform bill which is moving through the Senate and scheduled for Perfection. The tax reform package would change many aspects of the state tax code that would ultimately provide no increased benefit to Missouri taxpayers. The bill would reduce individual […]