Press Release

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity today stressed opposition to President Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.  AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “It’s disappointing the administration moved forward with these tariffs, which will dump new tax burdens on Americans and threaten the benefits of tax reform and regulatory […]

Common sense solutions for health care will deliver better outcomes for Florida patients Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-FL (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots group for common sense free-market health care reforms, is today cheering passage of HB37 on Direct Primacy Care (DPC).  DPC is an innovative heath care tool that allows doctors and patients […]

Some lawmakers attempting last minute legislative maneuvers to raise property taxes in perpetuity Salt Lake City, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) is disappointed in Utah lawmakers that are considering a last-minute procedural move that could hurt Utah families by increasing property taxes in perpetuity. The plan would latch HB 293 onto a larger bill […]

HB7055 is a win-win for teachers and students Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) has launched a series of digital campaigns aimed at encouraging Governor Scott to sign HB 7055 and to thank lawmakers that supported the win-win legislation for students and teachers. H.B. 7055 creates more accountability and transparency requirements for government unions […]

Arlington, VA – House Speaker Paul Ryan joined Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips tonight for a national telephone town hall discussing the many ways that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is benefiting hard-working Americans and how to build on this once-in-a-generation reform to keep America’s economy strong.  Listen to audio from the call […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) on Wednesday applauded the ongoing efforts in Oklahoma to include work requirements to the state’s Medicaid program. “We applaud Governor Fallin for her forethought and leadership, which we believe will go a long way to help the state’s medically needy populations. These efforts, along with necessary Medicaid audits will […]

Grassroots group commends lawmakers for working to remove barriers to opportunity for Granite Staters CONCORD, N.H.—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement upon passage of HB1685, a bill to create a legislative commission to study occupational licenses in New Hampshire and recommend actions to seek alternatives to overly-burdensome licensing requirements, allowing Granite Staters […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the leading conservative grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes and limited government in Tennessee, named state Rep. David Byrd a “Taxpayer Advocate.” “Rep. David Byrd is a strong advocate for taxpayers, promoting lower taxes and less government,” said AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable.  “There is no doubt his […]

Rejected Government Unions’ Relentless Calls for Tax Hikes and Reckless Spending CHARLESTON, W.Va.—For weeks, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) activists across the state have been urging lawmakers to hold the line on responsible spending, despite the call from government unions for tax hikes and unrealistic demands. Lawmakers in the Senate and House on Tuesday agreed […]