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ARLINGTON, Va. – As leaders in Congress and the administration negotiate reopening the federal government, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement on the opportunity to reach a deal that includes a permanent solution for Dreamers: “Providing certainty for Dreamers has long been a top priority for both parties – and for […]

In a win for the American people and technological innovation, the Senate has confirmed Brendan Carr as a commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission.  With this confirmation, he will serve a full, five-year term. Americans for Prosperity proudly supported his nomination and is grateful to the senators who lifted the hold on Carr’s nomination. Carr voted to repeal so-called “net neutrality” regulations in 2017. The following year, he voted in favor […]

GALLUP, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) applauded the McKinley County Commission for voting 3-0 to post for public consideration a right-to-work ordinance, setting the stage for a final vote on the measure later this month. Sandoval, Otero, Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy, Roosevelt, and Lea counties, as well as the village of Ruidoso, have already passed […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocacy group, on Thursday announced Skylar Zander as its new State Director. Zander previously served the state chapter as the Deputy Director and was in charge of policy and government affairs. “I am excited to lead the state’s best grassroots advocacy team to continue promoting […]

Grassroots group praises governor for pledging to work on policies that increase opportunity, improve Granite Staters’ lives CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commended Governor Sununu for pledging to provide further business tax relief in his 2019 inaugural address. This week, a 2.5% reduction in the business profits tax and the elimination of […]

Taxpayers start off 2019 with tax and energy rate relief CONCORD, N.H. – As of January 1st, Granite State employers are seeing a reduction in the business enterprise tax rates of more than 11 percent as well as a 2.5% reduction in the business profits tax and all ratepayers are now benefiting from the elimination […]

AFP touts implementation of “Clean Slate” legislation, commends Gov. Wolf for leadership HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Wednesday will participate in a press conference with Gov. Wolf and other leaders to celebrate the implementation of the “Clean Slate” legislation passed last year that will provide for the automatic sealing of criminal records […]

Americans for Prosperity is a grassroots organization that builds movements of millions. Activists work hard to break barriers to opportunity in their local communities all across the country. Here are five examples of how our work together made an impact this year: 1. Lawmakers Increase Public Safety and Grant Second Chances by Passing the FIRST STEP […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded President Trump for signing the First Step Act into law. The President and his administration, including senior White House advisor Jared Kushner, have been tireless advocates of this historic legislation. Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “The First Step Act is transformative […]