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MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ plan to repeal Wisconsin’s right-to-work law: “Wisconsin’s economy is roaring because of numerous pro-growth reforms over the last decade but the labor reforms in this budget put that growth at risk. We can’t go […]

Lansing, Mich. – Today the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity – Michigan (AFP-MI) applauded Michigan lawmakers for working to reform the state’s Civil Asset Forfeiture (CAF)program. This program allows law enforcement to seize property that they suspect is connected to criminal activity, without convicting or even charging the property owner with a crime. Under this program, property such as […]

For many Americans, seeking medical care requires over an hour’s drive to the nearest provider. For some, this is a major inconvenience. For others, it can be life-threatening. Neither is acceptable. These issues are commonplace in rural areas of the United States. While urban areas naturally attract more hospitals and more providers, there are steps states can take to […]

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today called out the House for passing bills HB686 and HB623, both of which would jeopardize New Hampshire’s booming economy by increasing taxes on employers and individuals. This vote comes on the heels of a federal Bureau of Economic Analysis report Tuesday that found New Hampshire not […]

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) issued the following statement in advance of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget reveal, which will reportedly restrict educational freedom by freezing enrollment in Wisconsin’s educational opportunity programs and curbing the expansion of independent public charter schools. This proposal would likely prevent some of the highest performing schools in Wisconsin […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s advancement of Neomi Rao’s nomination: “We applaud the Senate Judiciary Committee for advancing Neomi Rao’s nomination to the full Senate after a fair and thorough process. Ms. Rao has demonstrated throughout her career that she will uphold the Constitution […]

Lansing, Mich. – Annie Patnaude has been named the new Michigan director for the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP). Patnaude has worked with Americans for Prosperity for a combined 10 years, including as communications director for AFP’s national operations during its formative years. “Our team has to think much bigger than we ever have in order to help […]

ARLINGTON, Va. –  Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to advance the nomination of Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit: “We appreciate Senator Hawley taking his “advise and consent” role seriously as he considers Neomi Rao for the D.C.-circuit court of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today applauded the Senate Rules Committee and Senate Appropriations Committee for passing transparency and accountability bills out of committee. The Senate Rules Committee passed five targeted accountability bills involving appointments of commissions and agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill to create the Legislative Office of Fiscal […]