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SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) today criticized the Illinois Democrats’ passage of the FY 2027 state budget — the largest in Illinois history — warning that continued overspending and tax hikes will further strain families and weaken the state’s economic outlook. The budget was one of the many bills the General Assembly attempted to pass in the 11th hour before the end […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) today responded to the Illinois General Assembly’s failure to pass megaproject legislation before the end of session, highlighting the defeat of harmful provisions that would have put property taxpayers at risk. The General Assembly did not rush through a late-night stadium deal that was not fully vetted and carried […]
DENVER, CO — Americans for Prosperity–Colorado (AFP-CO) today thanked Governor Jared Polis for vetoing legislation that would have undermined worker freedom and limited opportunities for Colorado workers. AFP-CO Deputy State Director Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: “AFP thanks Gov. Polis for vetoing this deeply flawed legislation and defending the rights of Colorado workers. This bill would have jeopardized worker freedom, limited opportunity […]
Arlington, VA — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a telephone town hall with Congresswoman Young Kim for a conversation focused on affordability, economic opportunity, and the future of the American Dream. Moderated by AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews, the discussion highlighted key policy areas including the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, energy abundance, and housing […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will deliver the keynote address at the Blue Palmetto Dinner in South Carolina. AFP-SC State Director Matt Humm released the following statement: “Instead of Beshear coming to South Carolina so he can get a jump on his presidential ambitions, he should spend more time solving problems in Kentucky. South […]
Montpelier, Vermont — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement praising Governor Phil Scott’s veto of H.727. This legislation would have created one of the most restrictive, uncertain, and investment-deterring regulatory environments for data centers anywhere in the country. AFP Deputy Northeast Region Director Rachel Burgin said: “At a time when other states are […]
Concord, New Hampshire — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is voicing strong support for HB 1734 and HB 1735, which aim to expand access to cutting-edge medical treatments and position New Hampshire as a national leader in healthcare innovation. Right to Try legislation has already provided hope to thousands of terminally ill patients across the […]
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI — As Pete Buttigieg joins political leaders and national figures at this week’s Mackinac Policy Conference, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) emphasized that Michiganders are still looking for real solutions to the affordability and economic challenges facing families across the state. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: “Michigan families do not […]
Baton Rouge, LA – Americans for Prosperity–Louisiana (AFP-LA) released the following statement in response to ongoing discussions surrounding education funding and teacher compensation. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon released the following statement: “If spending has gone up, enrollment has gone down, and teachers are still not seeing the benefit, then the issue isn’t a lack of […]
