Press Release
CHICAGO, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP‑IL) today announced it has filed an ethics complaint calling for an investigation into Community Consolidated School District 15, Superintendent Dr. Laurie Heinz, and associated parties over misuse of public resources in connection with the district’s $93 million school bond referendum approved in November 2022. AFP-IL’s ethics complaint calls on state and local authorities to investigate whether […]
FORT WAYNE, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced the launch of a digital advertising campaign ahead of the Fort Wayne City Council’s scheduled July 14 vote on funding for Flock automated license plate reader cameras. AFP-IN Grassroots Engagement Director Tyler Turnwald issued the following statement: “Fort Wayne residents deserve a full and transparent conversation […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the South Carolina House and Senate voted to pass H. 3021, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act. It now heads to Governor Henry McMaster’s desk for final approval. Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been urging for the passage of H. 3021 since before the bill first passed the House in March 2025. Passing […]
Lansing, MI – As reported in Gongwer, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its endorsement of Congressman John James for Governor of Michigan. As Michigan families continue to face rising costs and economic uncertainty, AFP-MI is backing James, who has consistently championed policies that expand energy production, rein in government spending, and strengthen Michigan’s economy. AFP-MI State […]
Congress should also have to remain in Washington until the budget is finished, according to survey. WASHINGTON, D.C. —A new YouGov poll, commissioned by Americans for Prosperity, finds that an overwhelming majority of Americans across party lines (80%) believe the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act should be put up a for a vote. Sixty-six percent of registered voters also said they were […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates endorsed state house candidate Hunter Hackett for his primary runoff victory tonight. AFP-SC deployed its grassroots capabilities to encourage voters to turn out in support of Hackett, connecting with more than 13,000 voters through door knocking and calls. Moreover, with tonight’s victory, every candidate that AFP-SC […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lauren Stewart, Senior Federal Affairs Manager at Americans for Prosperity, will join Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), the Great American Health Alliance, and other health care advocates on Wednesday for a press conference highlighting patient-centered reforms that expand choice, improve affordability, and give Americans greater control over their health care decisions. As Congress […]
CHEYENNE, WY – Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) today announced nine new endorsements of candidates for the state legislature – including seven non-incumbents – ahead of the Wyoming primary election on August 18. Tyler Lindholm, AFP-WY state director, gave the following statement: “Wyoming can’t afford more of the status quo in Cheyenne. That’s why AFP-WY is supporting a record number […]
ARLINGTON, VA—In case you missed it, The Hill published an op-ed by Kelly Merkel, Director of Federal Government Affairs at Americans for Prosperity, calling on Congress to act before the midterm recess to strengthen veterans’ access to care. Merkel argues that the newly introduced Take Care of America’s Veterans Act would increase accountability at the […]
