Recent News
COLUMBIA, SC – This week, as former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visits several rural South Carolina counties to try seeming relatable in the real world, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Matt Humm released the following statement: “Rahm Emanuel failed the city of Chicago, and he’d fail Americans as president. Under his so-called leadership, […]
Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) calls on the Maine Legislature to reject the supplemental state budget proposal that includes a new income tax surcharge that punishes success and discourages investment. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee advanced the measure to the full Maine Legislature for debate. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Maine lawmakers are […]
ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity is announcing the next phase of the Working Families Tax Cuts campaign with a $5.5 million ad and grassroots campaign. The continuation of the campaign will bolster the legislation, which delivered real tax relief to families, boosted wages, and helped ignite economic growth across the country. The next phase comes as millions […]
Baton Rouge, LA — This week, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) State Director Scott Simon and Director of Grassroots Operations Spencer Evans traveled to Washington to share AFP-LA’s Louisiana Rising agenda and advocate for affordability with the state’s federal delegation for AFP’s annual Capitol Conference. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon said: “Our goal this week in Washington was simple: […]
ARLINGTON, VA— In a recent op-ed published in the DC Journal, Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity, argues that expanding economic freedom and reducing government barriers is essential to restoring opportunity and prosperity in the United States. The piece makes the case that empowering individuals, rather than expanding bureaucracy, is the key to long-term […]
WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Americans for Prosperity state directors and leaders are meeting with Members of Congress in Washington to discuss key policy priorities and advance solutions that expand economic opportunity and long-term prosperity for all Americans. During the annual Capitol Conference, participants are engaging directly with lawmakers and staff on issues affecting family […]
ATLANTA, GA – Yesterday, as mentioned in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, an Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) mobile billboard at the Atlanta airport reminded Georgians that their senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, are responsible for the current chaos at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and at airports across the country. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: […]
Derry, NH — As travel delays mount and national security risks grow, Senator Mark Kelly and Representative Chris Pappas are putting politics ahead of the safety and security of the American people. Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is calling out this misplaced priority and urging lawmakers to fund the Department of Homeland Security. AFP-NH Deputy State Director […]
ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity applauds the additional commitments to transparency, accountability, and responsible immigration enforcement laid out by the White House in their recent letter to Congress. These measures reflect an important recognition that enforcing the law and protecting individual rights must go hand in hand. “Democrats in the Senate have put the safety […]
