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Dear Lawmaker, As you are aware, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia strongly opposed the initial version of the House Finance Originating Bill regarding the Hope Scholarship. We are pleased to see that the new House Finance Originating Bill on Hope effectively removed all of provisions that would have crippled the Hope program, including: Capping the value of each scholarship, taking away parents purchasing power and […]
Columbia, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today endorsed Speaker Murrell Smith (HD-67), Assistant Majority Leader Brandon Newton (HD-45), State Rep. Blake Sanders (HD-09), State Rep. Randy Ligon (HD-43), State Rep. Tim McGinnis (HD-56), State Rep. Carla Schuessler (HD-61), State Rep. Jeff Bradley (HD-123), Johnnie Garmon (HD-115), and State Rep. James Teeple (HD-116). AFP-SC […]
LANSING, MI — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) condemned Governor Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State address, during which she set the stage for another drawn-out budget battle while ignoring the struggles of families across Michigan, who continue to grapple with rising costs and economic uncertainty. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding released the following statement: “Last […]
Manchester, NH — Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) activists and grassroots leaders came together to watch President Trump deliver the State of the Union at AFP-NH’s field office. Activists gathered for an evening of community, conversation, and renewed commitment to make 2026 a year of freedom and opportunity. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott released […]
Health care costs keep climbing, whether it’s premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, or the taxes we pay to cover government subsidies. This is leading many people to ask: How do we reduce health care costs without sacrificing quality or choice? For years, progressive policymakers have pushed government price controls and taxpayer subsidies, or even a government takeover […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) slammed Gov. Spanberger’s Democratic Response following President Trump’s State of the Union, calling out the Governor for not practicing what she preaches. Tim Parrish, AFP-VA Director, released the following statement: “The vision Governor Spanberger laid out for Americans tonight of a stronger democracy and an affordable America is something she […]
ARLINGTON, VA — Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel released the following statement in response to tonight’s State of the Union Address: “This evening, President Trump outlined a number of significant accomplishments that have helped to change the trajectory of our country, slow inflation, and put more money in Americans’ pockets. We were proud to […]
The year is 1767. You’re John Dickinson, a Pennsylvania lawyer, finishing a day at your office, when you hear the news: Parliament has raised taxes on the colonies — without your consent. The Townshend Acts make everyday items like paper, tea, paint, and glass much more expensive at the order of lawmakers you did not […]
Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) testified before the House Finance Committee in opposition to SB 6346. The proposed legislation would impose a 9.9 percent income tax on high earners. More than 100,000 Washingtonians have signed on in opposition to the legislation, the highest total recorded in the Legislature’s online system. In addition to delivering testimony, AFP […]
