Recent News
Tempe, Arizona—Today Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) will host a “Fighting Oligarchy” Rally. Americans for Prosperity-Arizona Deputy State Director Jared Gorshe issued the following statement: “Arizonans have soundly rejected the progressive ideology peddled by Senator Sanders and Representative Ocasio-Cortez. Instead of offering principled policy solutions, they’re misleading Arizonans and engendering class […]
Lansing, Michigan—Today Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall introduced a package of bills to responsibly fund much-needed highway improvements without raising taxes on Michiganders. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan applauded republican members of the Michigan House for the solutions-oriented approach and State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: “Speaker Hall and Michigan House Republicans should be commended […]
The Department of Government Efficiency is making fiscal responsibility cool. With some polls showing that 72% of Americans support its mission, there is an excellent opportunity to advance the principles of limited government and careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars. But this energy shouldn’t be limited only to the federal government. There’s plenty of waste, fraud, […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) issued its Taxpayer Scorecard for the 2023-24 legislative session. The scorecard rates every member of the General Assembly on their voting record with an eye towards tax and spending policies that could increase costs on Pennsylvanians. This year, four members stood above the rest. In the Senate, AFP-PA recognizes […]
Reckless government spending drains taxpayers and shatters the public trust. Right now, your share of the national debt stands at $108,000 — and it’s projected to rise to more than $111,000 by next year. Is it any wonder that most Americans agree Washington needs to cut wasteful spending? The Department of Government Efficiency is shaking […]
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 […]
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 […]
