Recent News
ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity wrote a letter to Senators and launched ads in Montana, West Virginia, Arizona, and Washington D.C. urging Senators to vote against the confirmation of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor. AFP is urging Senators to stop Su and demand that President Biden nominate a Secretary of Labor who will empower […]
Legislation will provide $400 million in tax relief to Tennesseans NASHVILLE – Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) praised the State Senate for passing SB 725/ HB 323, the Tennessee Works Tax Act. The legislation would provide $400 million in tax relief for Tennesseans and permanent tax cuts for thousands of small businesses. The companion […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity’s Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy Kurt Couchman made the following statement on House Republicans’ plan to raise the debt limit while cutting federal spending: “Americans for Prosperity commends the House Republican Conference for making a responsible debt limit offer. This legislation would prevent default this year while reducing the risk of […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity applauds the introduction of the Employee Rights Act of 2023 by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA) today. The bicameral bill would protect Americans seeking flexible work options and expand the rights of employees in the workplace, giving workers greater control over their livelihood and more accountable union […]
Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) State Director David Herbst released a statement in support of the Revise Environmental Policy Act (HB 971) facing the State Legislature: “Montanans don’t want legislation from the judicial bench– the Revise Environmental Policy Act ensures the energy sector is able to create an affordable, reliable and abundant energy future in Big […]
Education Savings Account Expansion and Teacher Paycheck Protection will improve education options NASHVILLE – Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded the State House of Representatives for passing HB 329, the Paycheck Protection Act, and SB 12/HB433, to expand Education Savings Accounts. Both bills have passed the Senate. HB 329 is part of Governor […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina applauded the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Subcommittee for unanimously passing S.164 to repeal certificate of need (CON) regulations for most healthcare facilities. In February, the State Senate approved the repeal of CoN by an overwhelming 30-6 vote. CON laws make it difficult to open new medical […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity today announced Kevin Greene will serve as State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT). Greene joined AFP-UT in 2018 as policy director, and most recently served as Deputy State Director. New AFP-UT State Director Kevin Greene released the following statement: “I am excited to hit the ground running […]
Lincoln, Neb. — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director, Jessica Shelburn and Platte Institute CEO, Jim Vokal joined Governor Jim Pillen, Revenue Committee Chairwoman Lou Ann Linehan and Appropriations Committee Chairman Rob Clements, for a news conference highlighting the importance of pro-growth policies. The morning’s news conference was scheduled on Tax Day, the due date for […]
