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Boise, ID – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s premier grassroots advocacy powerhouse, is deepening its commitment to Idaho with the official launch of its 37th brick-and-mortar state chapter. After several years of driving policy wins through a regional model and building momentum on the ground, AFP’s expansion, which includes adding full-time staff and establishing a […]

Sterling Heights, MI — Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity–Michigan hosted an engaging discussion with Congressman John James focused on how extending the Working Family Tax Cuts will help Michigan families keep more of what they earn. Rep. James underscored the importance of empowering hardworking families: “Every Michigander deserves the chance to build a life of security […]

WASHINGTON, D.C — Americans for Prosperity commends Senator Thune for his leadership in rising above political theatrics and focusing on what truly matters—the needs of the American people—by helping bring an end to the historic 40-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Now it is key that the House moves without delay to support this latest […]

Owosso, MI – Last Friday, Americans for Prosperity–Michigan (AFP-MI) hosted a “Pints & Policy” event with special guest Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) to discuss key issues in Washington D.C. and salute veterans ahead of Veterans Day. During the discussion, Congressman Barrett highlighted the positive impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts, noting how these reforms […]

Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) released the following statement from AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown urging Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to support the expansion of educational savings accounts. “Across Mississippi, families are asking for greater control over how and where their children learn. Parents know that a one-size-fits-all system does not meet the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – In response to recent reports that Democrat Leadership is continuing to refuse to reopen the government without an expansion of the ACA – the same position they’ve held since the shutdown began. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “Democrats have been begging Republicans to help them expand COVID-era […]

ARLINGTON, VA — With many Americans hopeful that Democrats would finally end their obstruction and reopen the government, headlines today provide another reminder that this shutdown is all about political leverage. ABC News reports, “Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins.” Despite growing public frustration and major disruptions heading into the holiday […]

Nashville, TN – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity–Tennessee (AFP-TN) hosted U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (TN-05) for a tele-town hall to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on Tennessee families and small businesses. During the discussion, Rep. Ogles and AFP-TN highlighted how political gridlock in Washington is hurting hardworking Tennesseans and called for commonsense solutions to reopen […]

ARLINGTON, VA—The government is now facing the longest shutdown in American history. While Americans feel the impact of closed agencies and stalled services, Democrats have admitted to using the crisis as leverage to push for a renewal of enhanced ACA subsidies. In a Fox News op-ed, AFP Advisory Council Member Mary Katharine Ham and Senior […]