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Olympia, WA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement following Governor Ferguson’s signing of legislation establishing a state income tax in Washington. This marks a major shift in the state’s tax structure, threatening jobs and defying the will of Washingtonians who have repeatedly rejected income tax proposals. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “Today […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) has named Matt Gallagher as its Deputy State Director. Gallagher will direct external relations, media strategy, and coalition building efforts for the organization. The hire marks a deliberate expansion of AFP-WV’s narrative driving capability, following a successful legislative session and ahead of a competitive Primary Election. The group […]
Washington, D.C. — Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) convened with the state’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight both the Rushmore Roadmap agenda for the state and AFP’s broader work around affordability on the national stage. The chapter brought its grassroots perspective from the ground directly to lawmakers, while also sharing AFP’s goals for 2026 to lower the cost of living for every American. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving gave the following statement: “We […]
Baton Rouge, LA — This week, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) State Director Scott Simon and Director of Grassroots Operations Spencer Evans traveled to Washington to share AFP-LA’s Louisiana Rising agenda and advocate for affordability with the state’s federal delegation for AFP’s annual Capitol Conference. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon said: “Our goal this week in Washington was simple: […]
From the beginning, America was defined not by its borders, but by its ideas. People crossed oceans to come here. Not because a king ordered them to, but because they wanted freedom — to own land, worship freely, start businesses, and govern themselves. The idea that people moved to create better lives eventually got a […]
DES MOINES, IA — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) announced it will support State Representative Carter Nordman in his bid for re-election to represent House District 47 in the Iowa State Legislature. As part of the largest grassroots organization in the country, AFP-IA is committed to helping elect principled leaders like Rep. Nordman. Throughout his time in office, […]
Concord, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) expressed disappointment today after the House passed HB 1602, which would establish a battery recycling program and grow the government at the expense of taxpayers. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH deputy state director, released the following statement: “HB 1602 is a blatant cash grab dressed up as ‘recycling,’ and the branding shouldn’t […]
ARLINGTON, VA— In a recent op-ed published in the DC Journal, Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity, argues that expanding economic freedom and reducing government barriers is essential to restoring opportunity and prosperity in the United States. The piece makes the case that empowering individuals, rather than expanding bureaucracy, is the key to long-term […]
Imagine working overtime, growing your small business, or saving for your kids’ future, only to see Washington take more of your paycheck through a tax hike. For families, it means tighter budgets and difficult choices about everyday necessities. For small businesses, it can mean delaying hiring or putting an important expansion on hold. Tax hikes […]
