Press Release

Denver, CO – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – Colorado released a statement condemning the passage of Senate Bill 88 by the Senate Finance Committee, citing the bill circumvents TABOR: “Advancing this bill violates the trust of the taxpayers,” said AFP-Colorado State Director Jesse Mallory. “The Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR) is extremely clear. Districts must […]

Grassroots organization to mount information campaign INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today expressed opposition to Senate Bill 35, which was introduced by Senator Jon Ford and would authorize the Vigo County Council to impose a county food and beverage tax. The food and beverage tax is projected to cost Vigo County taxpayers between […]

If Sen. Heidi Heitkamp wants to defend her no vote on tax reform she should at least be willing to use facts about the bill.  So far that has not been the case. Last month, Sen.  Heitkamp made several erroneous claims about the tax reform bill prior to its passage, stating all North Dakotans would see a $10,000 increase […]

Grassroots organization names AFP veteran Heather Williamson as State Director. Salt Lake City, UT—Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT), the leading grassroots advocacy organization in Utah with over 23,000 activists, announced Heather Williamson will head the chapter as State Director. Previous state director Evelyn Everton has accepted an opportunity to serve the City of Sandy, UT as […]

Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) has launched a digital campaign to educate citizens about a gross government overreach being proposed by city commissioners in Duluth. 

Organization urges House to follow suit CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today the West Virginia State Senate took bold action by voting to eliminate film tax credits. Earlier this month, the Legislative Auditor’s Office recommended that the tax credit be eliminated due to its lack of economic stimulation, poor transparency, and “questionable” spending practices. The report indicated that nearly […]

Grassroots organization applauds Interior plan’s benefits for all Granite Staters. CONCORD, N.H.—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) offered the following statement ahead of Tuesday’s Bureau of Ocean Energy and Land Management (BOEM) public hearing on the Department of the Interior’s proposals for responsibly developing the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (National OCS Program) […]

The second full week of session is now in the history books! Throughout the week, two major themes seemed to play out in pro-freedom legislation throughout the week. On one hand, several bills simplified rules for the dreamers, builders, and everyday citizens across the state. Bill passing through commitees include: Efforts to cut down on […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a statement today regarding the Senate’s failure to meet the government funding deadline and called on members of Congress to commit to following regular order in the federal budget process. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “For too long, Congress abdicated its obligation to […]