Press Release

COLUMBUS, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) applauded the progress of SB2 in the Senate Energy Committee introduced by State Sen. Bill Reineke to improve energy reliability and affordability across Ohio by removing anti-competitive regulations in the energy sector. AFP-OH supports a free-market approach to energy production in Ohio, so that providers can compete to provide the most […]

Nashville, TN – Tonight, Governor Bill Lee delivered his State of the State address, outlining his legislative priorities for the 114th General Assembly, focused on prioritizing education freedom and economic growth. Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauds Gov. Lee’s goals for the legislature, which closely align with AFP’s “Volunteer Way” legislative agenda. AFP-TN State […]

LINCOLN, NE – In case you missed it, the Nebraska Examiner published an op-ed by Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) State Director John Gage last weekend in support of legislation to make executive agencies more transparent and accountable to the public. Nebraska lawmakers are currently working on a state REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act […]
Award to State Senator Patricia Rucker on Thursday, February 13. The award will be given out at AFP-WV’s Legislative Reception set to take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the organization’s new Charleston headquarters (1001 Virginia Street, E, Suite 200, Charleston, WV 25301). Those who wish to attend can register here. “Our policy […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) launched a pair of digital campaigns targeting various lawmakers for their lack of action to deliver meaningful property tax relief while at the same time considering various pension and tax proposals that would crush hardworking Illinois families. Illinois residents have the highest overall state-local tax burden in […]

FRANKFORT, KY – Today, the Kentucky State Senate passed Senate Bill 17 (SB17), legislation that removes the Certificate of Need (CON) requirement for freestanding birth centers. Americans for Prosperity – Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauds the Senate for advancing this long-overdue legislation, which will break down bureaucratic barriers to health care innovation and expand maternal care options across […]

CHEYENNE, WY – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) celebrated the state Senate’s passage of a major regulatory reform to increase accountability and transparency in the executive branch and called on Governor Mark Gordon to sign it into law. Modeled after the federal Regulations in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, Senate File 127 will allow the legislature to […]

RICHMOND, VA — After crossover day, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-Virginia) is celebrating the progress made in the General Assembly on various bills that will improve the lives of Virginians across the Commonwealth. ENERGY HB1779 & SB 1338: Delegate Rip Sullivan and Senator Dave Marsden’s legislation will amend the Virginia Clean Economy Act to include fusion […]

ANCHORAGE, AK – On his first day in office, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum outlined his key initiatives, including a plan to unleash American energy starting in the Last Frontier. Burgum’s Secretary’s Order 3422 directs the Department to prioritize the State of Alaska’s “abundant and largely untapped supply of natural resources.” Upon other priorities, the […]