Recent News

Seattle, Washington — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement in opposition to House Bill 2100, which would enact a 5% payroll tax on companies with more than 20 employees and over $5 million in sales. A public hearing was held this week, during which more than 12,000 people joined virtually to oppose the tax. […]

Americans are facing a defining choice between two very different ways to organize society: one based on freedom, and one based on control. Just recently, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani laid out the stakes clearly in his inauguration speech: “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” This debate […]

Boston, Massachusetts — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) called out Governor Healey’s handling of the state’s energy crisis following her State of the Commonwealth Address, calling on the Governor to provide real solutions for Massachusetts. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Governor Healey was right about one thing: Massachusetts families and businesses are struggling to make ends meet […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) released the following statement in response to Governor Spencer Cox’s State of the State Address and outlined its priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Kevin Greene, AFP-UT state director gave the following statement:  “As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, Governor Cox’s focus on homeownership as a […]

Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) commends the House Business and Commerce Committee for passing HB 1072, the Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act, a proposal designed to complement Mississippi’s modern workforce and better support independent contractors and flexible workers. HB 1072 would allow hiring partners to offer voluntary, portable benefits that follow workers from […]

Toledo, OH – Today, Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) welcomed Vice President JD Vance back to Ohio as the administration continues advancing policies Ohioans demanded in 2024—strong border security, greater affordability for working families, and a more competitive, energy-secure economy. Donovan O’Neil, State Director for AFP-OH, said: “Ohioans sent a clear message in 2024 that they wanted […]

Dear Lawmaker, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia and our activists across the state, I urge you to support SB 392: 2026 Personal Income Tax Cut. This vote may be recorded in our 2026 session legislative scorecard.   Nine states have cut their income tax rates this year, with more states considering proposals to do […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity South Carolina (AFP-SC) issued a Key Vote Alert this morning urging state lawmakers to support H. 3021 / S.254, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act. The bill would reform South Carolina’s regulatory environment, making it easier to run and start a business in South Carolina. AFP-SC State Director Matt […]

Dear Senator, On behalf of our volunteers and supporters across South Carolina, I respectfully urge you to vote YES on H.3021/S. 254, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act, and to give the bill a favorable report out of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. This vote may be recorded in our 2026 legislative scorecard. H.3021/S. 254 restores […]