Press Release

ANCHORAGE, AK – New analysis by the Reason Foundation’s Pension Integrity Project finds that House Bill 78, legislation that would reopen the defined benefit pension system for government workers, could cost Alaskans a whopping $11.4 billion in added costs. In fact, Reason finds that the bill’s estimated costs hinge on an assumption that Alaska’s pension […]

COLUMBUS, OH—This week, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) made significant legislative progress, contributing to the advancement of two state Senate bills and two House bills. Senate Bill 66  S.B. 66 would bring relief and simplicity to our local property tax systems, including comprehensive tax rate calculation, transparency, and stability in school funding. AFP-OH commends State Sens. Sandra O’Brien […]

Topeka, KS – Americans for Prosperity – Kansas (AFP-KS) commends the Senate’s passage of SCR 1611, which proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the Kansas Supreme Court nomination commission and establish the direct election of the Supreme Court justices, fostering accountability and transparency in the judicial selection process. AFP-KS has been leading the charge to restore transparency and […]

Phoenix, Arizona—Today the Arizona State Senate passed SB 1229, a bill to remove government barriers that increase the cost of housing in Arizona. Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) supported the bill. AFP-AZ Deputy State Director Jared Gorshe issued the following statement after the vote: “Owning a home is a quintessential part of the American Dream. The […]

Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is greatly disappointed by the state legislature’s failure to hold a hearing and pass HB 1435, a step toward advancing school choice. By continually failing to pass overdue school choice reform, the legislature has let down Mississippi families far too many times. Open enrollment and school choice […]

Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) condemns Chairman Hob Bryan for once again hindering progress on the partial repeal of Certificate of Need (CON) laws. This week, Chairman Bryan refused to hear good policy in HB 922 as sent over by the House. This bill would have partially repealed CON laws that stifle […]

CHEYENNE, WY – Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) praised Governor Mark Gordon on Wednesday for his signature on legislation repealing Wyoming’s last remaining Certificate of Need (CON) laws, making it one of the few states to completely eliminate these arbitrary restrictions on health care services. AFP-WY proudly supported House Bill 289, which will expedite the process for Wyoming […]

Phoenix, Arizona—Today the Arizona State Senate passed SB 1627, which restores transparency and accountability to state regulatory agencies by requiring agency rules and guidance to be visible to the public. Introduced by Sen. Shawnna Bolick, this legislation restores transparency first implemented by the first Trump Administration that was overturned by President Biden. Americans for Prosperity-Arizona […]

Columbia, SC – Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) celebrates the passage of the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H 3021), a crucial step towards reducing burdensome regulations and empowering small businesses in South Carolina. H 3021 is South Carolina’s version of the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. Similarly to […]