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Arlington, VA- Today’s vote in the House missed an opportunity to deliver real health care reform for American families—and to finally turn the page on a system that continues to drive up costs and limit choices for Americans. Reviving Obamacare’s subsidies only entrenches a broken status quo. After more than a decade, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has […]
Nearly 250 years ago, the greatest experiment in self-government began with seven simple words: “When in the course of human events …” The founders believed governments exist to protect rights — not grant them. It was meant to be restrained, transparent, and accountable, allowing freedom and opportunity to grow from the bottom up. That belief […]
MONTPELIER, VT – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a response to Governor Phil Scott’s State of the State address. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Governor Phil Scott’s State of the State address was dominated by his education reform, framing it as the state’s most urgent challenge. While we agree that the status quo in Vermont education […]
SACRAMENTO, CA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) firmly responded to today’s State of the State address by Governor Gavin Newsom, calling out the Governor’s inflated rhetoric and failure to address the challenges Californians face. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews released the following statement: “Californians today did not hear a plan from Governor Newsom on a path […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) today thanked House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen Owen for introducing H.B. 2, the “Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026,” and voiced strong support for expanding education savings accounts (ESAs) to give families more options and more control over their children’s education. AFP-MS State Director Starla […]
CONCORD, N.H. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement following the House passage of House Bill 155. This legislation will reduce the rate of the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) from 0.55% to 0.5%, starting in the 2027 calendar year. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH deputy state director, gave the following statement: “The Granite State welcomes […]
CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment following the failure of House Bill 675, which would have limited the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. The result leaves hardworking New Hampshire families to foot the bill for out-of-control school spending. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH deputy state director, gave the following statement: […]
CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today celebrated the passage of Senate Bill 101, authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state. This legislation expands school choice, allowing families to decide what works best for their children’s needs. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH deputy state director, gave the following statement: “Far too […]
CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) expressed disappointment today after the New Hampshire Senate’s passage of House Bill 451, establishing a new, mandated surcharge on paint collected at purchase, and requiring paint manufacturers to develop a program to collect unused paint. This measure creates a costly regulation on paint manufacturers and will ultimately burden Granite State […]
