Press Release
Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling out the Vermont Legislature for failing to deliver meaningful policy outcomes on the issues that matter most to Vermont families and businesses as the 2025 legislative session comes to an end. AFP Northeast Regional Director Ross Connolly released the following statement: “Last year Vermonters sent a clear message to […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last night, the 2025 session of the Illinois General Assembly came to a close with the passage of the largest budget in state history with no Republican votes. However, AFP-IL’s top two defensive priorities (service tax expansion and Tier 2 pension sweeteners) failed to pass, which were huge wins for taxpayers. […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) called out Governor Tim Walz for his cross-country campaign stops on Saturday as state government employees received 30-day layoff notices ahead of a potential government shutdown thanks to his party’s failure to finalize a budget. Walz traveled to California and South Carolina this weekend – two key states […]
COLUMBIA, SC— Today, Minnesota Governor and failed Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz will be in Columbia touting the same progressive agenda South Carolinians soundly rejected last November. Coincidentally, Walz’s travel to South Carolina and California this weekend coincides with each state’s importance in the 2028 Presidential nomination process. South Carolina was the first nominating contest in […]
PITTSBUGH, Pennsylvania—Today President Trump rallied with industry leaders in Pittsburgh to celebrate a new partnership between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. The deal comes after former President Joe Biden previously abused his executive power to block Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania State Director Emily Greene praised the move in the following […]
Huntsville, AL—In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) recently hosted Congressman Dale Strong (AL-05) for a roundtable discussion on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Alabama families’ federal tax bill could raise by $2,127 if the Senate doesn’t follow the House in approving the spending bill and preventing the TCJA from expiring […]
Jackson, MS—Following sine dine for the special session, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) said they are pleased to see Members of the legislature work alongside the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to get a final budget across the finish line. Previously, AFP-MS called for top issues such as Certificate of Need (CON) reform to be prioritized in the special […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) thanked Governor Kevin Stitt for signing H.B. 2764 on Wednesday, reducing and simplifying Oklahoma’s income taxes and putting the state on a path toward eliminating the income tax altogether. John Tidwell, AFP-OK state director, gave the following statement: “We’re grateful to Governor Stitt for delivering on his promise to […]
COLUMBUS, OH — This week, Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) continues to drive forward a bold policy vision on meaningful tax reform, actively engaging lawmakers on critical legislative proposals aimed at creating a stronger, more prosperous Buckeye State. The organization testified on two significant bills—House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 197—reaffirming its commitment to tax reform, […]
