Press Release

Columbia, SC—As the legislative session draws near its final days, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is urgently calling upon the House to concur the Senate’s passage of S. 62 so students in the current Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program do not lose valuable time in their learning journey. AFP-SC has long called for a […]

Jackson, MS—Following Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of House Bill 569, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) supported his decision as misguided amendments were added by Senator and Public Health Chairman Hob Bryan (SD-07) to the legislation that was created to eliminate Certificate of Need (CON) laws in the state. AFP-MS is now calling on Governor Reeves to […]

Erie, Pennsylvania—Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania and the Erie Chapter of the Manufacturer & Business Association hosted Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, for a panel discussion about the urgency of renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene introduced the panel, saying: “In […]

Chesapeake, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced its endorsement of Mike Lamonea for HD-89. Lamonea, a school board member, is a strong supporter of Education Savings Accounts, and he is well-positioned to be a strong voice for cutting taxes and reducing unnecessary spending. As the largest grassroots organization in the state, AFP-VA will be laser-focused […]

Danville, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced its endorsement of Madison Whittle for HD-49. Whittle, a Danville City Councilmember, has a strong record pushing for local tax cuts, voting against unnecessary spending, and supporting an all-of-the-above energy approach. As the largest grassroots organization in the state, AFP-VA will be laser-focused on supporting principled candidates in […]

Charleston, SC—Tonight, as Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06) makes an appearance in the Lowcountry, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is pressing him to face a major issue that will impact his constituents’ bottom-line: President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that could expire this year if lawmakers don’t act. Without the TCJA, the average […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Today, AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel joined the Ruthless podcast to discuss why passing a reconciliation bill that extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as soon as possible should be Washington’s top priority. With Congress set to put pen to paper on the legislation, Seidel emphasized the urgent need to act […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) celebrated a key milestone in the fight to rein in Missouri’s bureaucracy today as the 29th state representative became a cosponsor of HB 664, the Missouri REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act. Of over 1,700 bills in the Missouri house, REINS has the largest number of cosponsors […]

NASHVILLE, TN – Three leading conservative grassroots organizations—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), GOP-Nashville, and the Nashville Tea Party—have united in a coordinated effort to oppose any proposed property tax hike in Metro Nashville/Davidson County. The coalition’s action comes amid growing concerns that Mayor Freddie O’Connell and members of the Metro City Council may consider increasing property taxes to […]