Recent News

For years now, Congress has been trying to tackle the issue of what to do about the “Dreamers.” These young immigrants were brought to the United States as children, either without legal authorization, or with legal authorization that eventually expired. Because of the punitive provisions of U.S. immigration law, there’s no mechanism for them to get right with the law, suffer a penalty […]

With the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg late last week, and President Donald Trump’s stated intention to nominate a new justice on Saturday, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips met with Senior Policy Fellow Casey Mattox over Facebook Live on Thursday to discuss the latest developments. The two spoke about the life and career of the late Justice Ginsburg, the future of the federal judiciary, and what Americans […]

Arlington, Va. – Following the introduction of President Trump’s health care executive actions, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Senior Health Policy Fellow Dean Clancy issued the following statement: “These latest executive actions reinforce two important truths about our health care system: Americans are desperate for lower costs, and Congress remains divided. It’s time to overcome these differences […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised the South Carolina House of Representatives for rejecting a budget from the Senate that would dramatically increase government spending. AFP-SC State Director Andrew Yates issued the following statement: “In a year where the economy and so many South Carolina families are struggling, it is encouraging […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its endorsement of four state legislative candidates running for re-election this November. These candidates earned the endorsement of AFP-NE through their principled policy leadership and dedication to tackling Nebraska’s greatest challenges. The grassroots organization will support: Suzanne Geist (LD-25), Andrew LaGrone (LD-49), John Lowe (LD-37), and […]

AUSTIN, TX—As the Texas Legislative Budget Board reviews agencies’ budget requests, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) and The LIBRE Initiative released a joint statement of encouragement for members’ consideration. In a joint statement, the grassroots organizations signaled their support for prioritized government spending no greater than the growth of population plus inflation.  AFP-TX Policy Director Samuel Sheetz […]

Trenton, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ) responded to the release of the legislature’s new budget today. The grassroots group hopes to raise awareness of the implications this will have on New Jerseyans. AFP-NJ State Director Tony Howley issued the following statement: “The state government continues to borrow billions of dollars without […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will host a Facebook Live today with AFP President Tim Phillips and AFP Vice President for Legal and Judicial Strategy Casey Mattox to discuss what the organization and its activists would like to see in the next Supreme Court nominee. Previously, AFP activists proudly supported the confirmations of […]

LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked House and Senate leadership on the heels of a vote to pass a package of bills that would automate and expand the state’s expungement process for people with low-level, non-violent offenses on their record. The grassroots group joined a broad coalition of organizations in support of the […]