Press Release
Providence, Rhode Island — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the state budget by the Rhode Island General Assembly. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Rhode Island families are tired of limited health care options, long wait times to see a doctor, and costly care. The FY27 budget removes regulations that limit access to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans for Prosperity strongly opposes the passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that expands federal control over private-sector labor negotiations and undermines the ability of workers and employers to reach voluntary agreements. This legislation empowers government-directed arbitration panels to impose binding labor contracts when negotiations fail to meet accelerated, federally […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates Speaker Murrell Smith (HD-67), Assistant Majority Leader Brandon Newton (HD-45), Rep. Phillip Bowers (HD-03), Rep. Blake Sanders (HD-09), Rep. Travis Moore (HD-96), Rep. Randy Ligon (HD-43), Rep. Tim McGinnis (HD-56), Rep. Carla Schuessler (HD-61), Rep. Jeff Bradley (HD-123), Johnnie Garmon (HD-115) and Rep. James Teeple (HD-116) for […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced a Key Vote Alert urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to vote NO on H. Res. 1140 and H.R. 5408/S. 844, the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The legislation forces union contracts on workers and employers and gives government bureaucrats the power to make employment decisions if accelerated, arbitrary […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week testified before multiple Ohio House and Senate committees in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, improving government accountability, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening Ohio’s economic competitiveness. AFP-OH Legislative Director Hannah Kubbins delivered proponent testimony on House Bills 264, 613, 814, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, highlighting how government […]
Pierre, SD – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) issued a statement on former President Joe Biden’s appearance as keynote speaker at the South Dakota Democrat Party’s McGovern Day Dinner Friday. The chapter reminded voters that Biden’s policies led to higher taxes, increased regulations, and excessive inflation, and offered up its alternative for what smart governance should look like. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving said: “South […]
Trenton, NJ—Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today testified before the Assembly Committee on Climate and released the following statement calling out A. 3735, the so-called ‘Climate Superfund Act,’ for what it really is: a $50 billion retroactive liability scheme that will drive up costs for New Jersey families and send the wrong message to the state’s business […]
Concord, NH — After months of advocacy, testimony, and grassroots organizing, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauds the passage of HB 1735, legislation that expands New Hampshire’s existing Right to Try law to cover patients with severe illness. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “New Hampshire took an important first step last year when we […]
LANSING, MI — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) urged lawmakers to carefully scrutinize proposals that would provide additional taxpayer-funded incentives for redevelopment of Detroit’s Renaissance Center, warning against repeating costly economic development strategies that have failed to deliver promised results. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: “Michigan taxpayers have heard these promises before. For […]
