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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 […]
Montgomery, AL—Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) today released its ‘Playbook for Prosperity’ outlining priorities and policy positions heading into the new legislative session. The grassroots group will utilize the playbook among lawmakers and voters as a strong plan to help continue to make Alabama the best place to live, work, and raise a family. To do […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today the Pennsylvania Senate passed S.B.186, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Regulation Abrogation Act. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) praised the chamber and urged the House of Representatives to take up the legislation The bill, introduced by Senator Gene Yaw (SD-23), strikes regulations related to Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement: “Governor Shapiro talks a good game, but what he just laid out is his plan to make Pennsylvania more expensive. From embracing the costly foolishness of cap-and-trade taxes […]
Bismarck, ND – Today, Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) announced its 2025 “Pathway to Prosperity” legislative agenda, as the state legislative session is set to begin on Tuesday, January 7. The grassroots organization dedicated to reigniting the American Dream through limited government and individual opportunity will focus on several policy priorities, including education freedom and […]
Bismarck, ND — This National School Choice Week, Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) is highlighting the need for education freedom in the Peace Garden State. AFP-ND advocates for the principle that education should not be a one-size-fits-all model that limits parents’ ability to make the best choices for their children. AFP-ND Deputy State Director Justin […]
In 2024, while Americans were facing rising unemployment and record-high costs due to year-over-year inflation increases, lawmakers attempted to impose a tax hike that would have made Nebraska’s sales tax rate the highest in the entire country. Early in 2024, Governor Jim Pillen introduced a tax package that would raise the state sales tax […]
Tallahassee, FL—Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement applauding Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget recommendations: “Governor DeSantis’ strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and economic growth shines through in his budget recommendations, which put the taxpayers’ interests first. For example, his proposal to eliminate the business rent tax will make Florida […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) released its 2025 “Prosperity Across the Prairie” legislative agenda today at the start of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature. Many of AFP-OK’s priorities align with Governor Kevin Stitt’s as stated in today’s State of the State Address. This year, AFP-OK will work closely with the governor and the state […]
