Press Release

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s leading grassroots advocate for economic freedom, today joined a coalition of organizations urging lawmakers to reject any renewed consideration for reinstating the earmark process in Congress. In a letter sent to members of Congress, the groups voiced their objection to any moves to bring back the “scandal-ridden” […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity – Indiana (AFP-IN) today applauded the House and Senate Public Policy Committees for hearing testimony on SB 1, a bill that lifts the state’s Prohibition-era ban on retail Sunday alcohol sales. AFP-IN supports the legislation and encourages both committees to swiftly approve the legislation. “Indiana’s antiquated liquor regulations subject responsible […]

Grassroots group supports Governor’s call to lower taxes, control spending LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity–Nebraska released the following statement applauding the positive policy agenda outlined in today’s State of the State address. “Governor Ricketts outlined a series of policy reforms that, should the Legislature choose to act, will improve the lives of thousands of […]

AFP-FL sends direct mail to House and Senate sponsors of anti-corporate welfare legislation Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the leading grassroots advocacy voice against corporate welfare for sports stadiums, launched a new direct mail piece urging constituents to back legislation that would eliminate taxpayer handouts to build stadiums on public lands and end […]

PIERRE, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) responded to Gov. Daugaard’s final State of the State address, highlighting regulatory reform, economic freedom, and workforce development as key pillars of the governor’s legislative agenda. “We appreciate the governor’s commitment to removing the burdens of overregulation, shedding layers of outdated alcohol regulations, and recognition of the […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots organization promoting common sense tax cuts and fiscal restraint, is applauding Governor Rick Scott after delivering his final State of the State address today during a joint session with the Florida House and Senate.  Governor Scott discussed his commitment to work with the legislature […]

CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauded Governor Sununu’s support for occupational licensure reform in his proposed 2018 legislative agenda.  In particular, AFP-NH noted his support for bills (HB 1685 and SB 462) that will remove barriers to entering the over 200 licensed professions that represent nearly one-sixth of the state’s workforce. “Governor […]

TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today commended the New Jersey Senate for passing Senate Bill 1599, which would help bring transparency to the exclusionary nature of certain occupational licensing boards by requiring them to report licensure exam passage rates. Occupational licenses mandate that workers receive a government permission slip to work in […]

Group will mobilize grassroots to promote DPC as commons sense health care reform Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots advocacy organization for common sense health care reform, has launched a new direct mail campaign highlighting the benefits of direct primary care. The mailer calls on constituents to contact their legislators […]