Press Release

COLUMBUS, OH—Since early last week, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) has made significant legislative progress, contributing to the advancement of four state Senate bills, a state House bill, and Medicaid legislation.   AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil released the following statement:   “At Americans for Prosperity, we work hard every day to break down barriers and champion prosperity […]

ANCHORAGE, AK – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) firmly opposes defined benefit pensions in Alaska, which would saddle the state with sizeable debt. Main proponents of pensions for public sector workers claim that this will help increase our public employee retention. However, on Monday, the Reason Foundation released an article with public employee turnover data obtained through AFP-Alaska’s public […]

Largest Grassroots Group in Michigan Calls out Governor’s Runaway Spending Lansing, Michigan—This evening, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State Address. In her address, Michigan’s governor outlined her extensive plan to raise taxes on gasoline and businesses. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement after the governor’s […]

Columbia, SC – Today, the South Carolina House advanced S62, a landmark bill expanding the Education Savings Account (ESA) program universally in South Carolina. Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) applauds the House for its efforts in championing education freedom for all learners following the recent attempt to water down the legislation. AFP-SC State Director Matt Humm […]

ARLINGTON, VA— Americans For Prosperity (AFP) commends the House of Representatives for passing a budget resolution today. It is a key step forward to prevent massive tax hikes that would result from the expiration of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which would destroy the economy and American family budgets. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer, […]

Wichita, KS—Following the vote to oppose the USD 259 bond which would impose high property taxes long term to fund school projects in Wichita, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) State Director Elizabeth Patton issued the following statement: “Our parents and students need to be empowered to direct their tax dollars to the learning options that best […]

JUNEAU, AK—Last week, AFP-Alaska hosted a group of activists in Juneau for a fly-in to meet with legislators in opposition to new taxes, particularly those that could result from the high costs associated with HB 78’s proposed defined benefit pensions. This legislation could cost Alaska billions in unexpected expenses to fund defined benefit pension plans. […]

Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee Advances SB 20 Frankfort, KY – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauds the advancement of Sen. Nunn’s legislation, SB 20, through the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee. This bill, regarding the Regulations from the Executive In Need Of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, is a critical step towards fostering transparency and […]

Topeka, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) launched a digital and grassroots effort to bring accountability and transparency to the Kansas Supreme Court, which is currently comprised of an unelected commission of nine individuals, most of whom are attorneys, selecting the state’s Supreme Court justices. The website, votersnotlawyers.com, will be accompanied by robust digital advertising and […]