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COLUMBIA, SC – This week, as former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visits several rural South Carolina counties to try seeming relatable in the real world, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Matt Humm released the following statement: “Rahm Emanuel failed the city of Chicago, and he’d fail Americans as president. Under his so-called leadership, […]
Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) calls on the Maine Legislature to reject the supplemental state budget proposal that includes a new income tax surcharge that punishes success and discourages investment. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee advanced the measure to the full Maine Legislature for debate. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Maine lawmakers are […]
FRANKFORT, KY- Americans for Prosperity Kentucky (AFP-KY) slammed the Kentucky Senate for failing to act on SB9, a housing reform package designed to make Kentucky a more affordable place to live. This comes after the House passed the measure in a 71-21 vote count. AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “Kentuckians deserve the […]
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) slammed Wisconsin’s utilities for proposing yet another round of devastating rate hikes on Wisconsin taxpayers. While affordability is top-of-mind for Wisconsinites statewide, Gov. Evers and his administration have prioritized senseless and unreliable renewable energy goals that are financially unsustainable, allowing the utility companies to get away with raising costs […]
Americans are anxious about stagnant incomes and the rising cost of living. Some politicians have responded by floating tax hikes, including a wealth tax. But what is a wealth tax? And would it help address the rising cost of living? A wealth tax is a tax on net worth — assets minus debts — above a certain threshold. In other words, a wealth tax is a […]
In 1790, just a few years after the Constitution was ratified, the United States granted its first patent. President George Washington signed a patent for a process to make fertilizer production better and more efficient, invented by Vermont native Samuel Hopkins. Our young nation was experiencing many tests in its early years. Our borders were […]
TOPEKA, KS – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) joined Attorney General Kris Kobach on Monday for the swearing-in of members to Kansas’ new regulatory sandbox council, a groundbreaking new program that will spur innovation and risk-taking by entrepreneurs and businesses. AFP-KS was the leading proponent for the new legislation (H.B. 2291) that […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-WV (AFP-WV) released today its second round of endorsements for the May 12th, 2026, primary election. This round of endorsed candidates builds on AFP-WV’s initial wave, adding to the list both incumbent and non-incumbents who are all committed to cutting needless red tape, defending school choice, making West Virginia the next […]
ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity is announcing the next phase of the Working Families Tax Cuts campaign with a $5.5 million ad and grassroots campaign. The continuation of the campaign will bolster the legislation, which delivered real tax relief to families, boosted wages, and helped ignite economic growth across the country. The next phase comes as millions […]
