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HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) criticized progressive state lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday for signing a $50.8 billion budget that fails to solve the state’s spending deficit. As the state’s largest grassroots organization, AFP-PA called on state lawmakers to balance their budgets like their constituents do and pass a cyclical budgeting rule to […]

Concord, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commends Governor Ayotte for signing House Bill 155, which will deliver tax relief for small businesses across the Granite State. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “HB 155 delivers real relief to local employers while ensuring New Hampshire remains a place where startups and small businesses […]

Concord, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commends Governor Ayotte for signing House Bill 1268, which will modernize New Hampshire’s home education laws. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said:  “Parents, not the government, are the ultimate decision-makers in their child’s education, and Governor Ayotte’s signature on HB 1268 reinforces that principle instead of […]

For millions of Americans, the American Dream feels harder to reach than it did a generation ago. Essentials like housing, energy, and groceries cost more now, tightening the budgets of families and small businesses. But some states are showing a better path: When government removes barriers and gives people more freedom to build, invest, and […]

The Declaration of Independence rests on a revolutionary idea: Our rights don’t come from government. Self-governance is rooted in the belief that people are born with inherent rights and that governments are established to protect them. In practice, this idea means legitimate government depends on the consent of the governed. This article will explore important […]

Montpelier, Vermont — A new survey from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center confirms what Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has been warning: Vermont’s policies are making it unaffordable and driving residents out of the state. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Most Vermonters, according to the Green Mountain State Poll, no longer consider the state […]

Montpelier, Vermont — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Phil Scott’s Executive Order 05-26, which modernizes Vermont’s healthcare laws and directs state agencies to start using their existing authority to lower costs. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Vermonters have struggled with some of the highest health insurance premiums in the nation. Today, Governor Scott took […]

Milwaukee, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance back for his second visit to the Badger State in 2026 Wednesday.   AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement:   “Vice President Vance’s visit is a reminder of what accountable government looks like. Whether you align as a Republican, a Democrat, or somewhere in between, everyone should welcome an […]

Trenton, NJ — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Mikie Sherrill for signing S731, the Data Center Fair Share Act, which will create a new ratepayer class and rate structure for data centers to ensure they pay for their own energy. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “AFP has been steadfast that data centers must pay […]