Recent News
End of certificate of need regulations will make easier to open new hospitals and doctors’ offices COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina applauded the House 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. […]
Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel had a message for the voters in the First in the Nation state Wednesday: “We want somebody who can… lead our country forward, and win.” Seidel, visiting New Hampshire to speak with staff, activists, and reporters ahead of the 2024 presidential election, told Granite Staters that an overwhelming number […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement after the Florida Legislature passed HB 5, a bill that will terminate Enterprise Florida. “We commend the Florida legislature for getting rid of Enterprise Florida, an organization that was utilizing tax dollars without benefit to the taxpayers for decades,” said AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander. “We especially […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Today, the Federal Reserve published its review of supervision and regulation of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). In response, AFPF Director of Investigations Kevin Schmidt released the following statement: “While we appreciate when the federal government is willing to publicly discuss past failures, here the Federal Reserve is attempting to leverage its own supervisory […]
Tax reform can boost Wisconsin’s future, provide long-term tax relief MADISON, WI–On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and numerous small business owners advocated at the Capitol in favor of a flat individual income tax rate and eliminating the personal property tax. The Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on […]
Congress held hearings this week to look at reducing health care costs through greater price transparency and more competition.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today praised Indiana lawmakers for supporting a fiscally responsible budget for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 that expands school choice and accelerates income tax cuts. AFP-IN State Director Josh Webb issued the following statement: “Today, Indiana lawmakers took a principled stand to pass a balanced budget that supports individual […]
I’m writing this just a few days removed from the 2023 FIRE Gala, held to celebrate a new era of FIRE, and my spirits are still high from the evening. What could be better than a night spent among fellow First Amendment advocates, discussing all the ways free speech benefits our society and brainstorming ways […]
MADISON, WI –Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced the hire of Jerry Ponio as Legislative Director. Ponio previously served as Chief of Staff to Senator Alberta Darling. “I am thrilled to join an organization that champions the success of all Wisconsinites,” said Ponio. “I am looking forward to collaborating with the AFP team to continue their efforts in […]
