Press Release
Monday, January 29, 2018 Dear Chairman and Members of the Assembly Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee: Regarding today’s hearing on the prospect of creating a state bank, please accept this testimony in opposition to S-885 and similar proposals being debated by the Assembly. On behalf of the New Jersey chapter of Americans for Prosperity, and our 137,000 […]
As quickly as it came, third full week of session has already come to an end. Throughout the week, three major themes played out in pro-freedom legislation this week. One of these major legislative themes of week three was the unshackling of Florida’s healthcare market. On Thursday, the House passed a repeal of Certificates of […]
Organization Hires New VP of Judicial Strategy, Lays Groundwork for Next SCOTUS Vacancy ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is announcing Sarah Field as its new Vice President of Judicial Strategy. The hiring signals a significant investment that the grassroots organization will make this year toward judicial engagement. AFP will lay the groundwork for engagement […]
#2 Priority in Budget Transition Report TRENTON, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s Transition Team Report on the Budget released on Friday. The report lists “making government more efficient” as a top priority, and recommends the governor do that by removing “unnecessary requirements for occupational licenses on certain professions.” […]
Grassroots organization applauds House plan to bring tax relief to Michigan’s workers and families. LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) commended House lawmakers for their passage of a $357 million tax cut plan that will let Michiganders keep more of their hard-earned money. “We have seen what tax reform can do from the federal […]
Grassroots group activates to bring more fiscal responsibility and tax relief for Nebraskans LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE), a free-market grassroots organization in Nebraska with over 45,000 activists across the state, on Thursday announced its support for Governor Ricketts’ latest budget reform and tax relief packages. The group is activating its network of […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) applauded the West Virginia House of Delegates vote on Friday to eliminate film tax credits. This vote followed previous action by the state Senate. The bill now heads to the Governor for his signature. “It’s Oscar season and if they had a category for ‘Acting in the Best Interests […]
Grassroots group supports bill promoting South Dakota small businesses and entrepreneurs. PIERRE, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) commended the introduction of a bill that would allow South Dakota’s microbrewers to grow and thrive, removing antiquated barriers to prosperity. “This is a great bill for South Dakota’s microbrewers, their employees, and the farmers and […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded the Florida House for passing worker right’s legislation, House Bill 25 (HB25). Introduced by Representative Scott Plakon, HB25 would expand freedoms for Florida workers and amplify their voice with their union representation, ensuring that unions better serve their membership. The legislation would require unions to hold regular elections and obtain 50 percent […]
