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COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-OH (AFP-OH) this week testified before the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee and House Energy Committee in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, strengthening long-term economic stability, and improving affordability for Ohio families. AFP-OH Legislative Director Hannah Kubbins delivered proponent testimony on House Concurrent Resolutions 24 and 35, highlighting the need for […]
NASHVILLE- Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) today voiced strong opposition to the $30 Million Fast Track Grant for Starbucks from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This grant aims to accommodate and cement the Starbucks Coffee Company’s new corporate Headquarters inside the Volunteer State. The goal, put forward in front of the State Funding Board, […]
ARLINGTON, VA— In an op-ed published in The Hill, Vice President of External Affairs Katelyn Bledsoe of Americans for Prosperity, warns that despite progress this past year, millions of Americans still do not feel enough relief from the high cost of living. She argues that voters are judging economic policy on everyday essentials like energy, groceries, […]
MONTGOMERY, AL – Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) congratulates endorsed state legislative candidates Rep. James Lomax (HD-20) and Lloyd Peeples (HD-48) for their primary victories. In advance of last night’s elections, AFP-AL deployed its grassroots capabilities, as well as digital advertising and mail, to encourage voters to turn out in support of Lomax and Peeples. AFP-AL […]
Lincoln, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) launched a new digital and mail thank you campaign this week featuring Sen. Pete Ricketts. The effort highlights the senator for his vote to pass the Working Families Tax Cuts, providing relief to Nebraska families at a time when many continue to face mounting challenges centered around affordability. AFP Regional Director Jesse Mallory issued the […]
JACKSON, MS – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) praised Governor Tate Reeves for directing more than $23 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds toward critical infrastructure projects across Mississippi. The funding announcement includes investments across the state in core government functions that taxpayers expect public dollars to support: water systems, sewer improvements, drainage […]
Salem, Oregon — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement after Oregonians rejected Ballot Measure 120, which would have amended Oregon statutes to increase the gas tax, raise vehicle fees, and raise the payroll tax. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said: “Yesterday, Oregonians shut down a reckless gas tax hike and sent a clear message to […]
HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) congratulated its endorsed candidates for the General Assembly on their Tuesday night primary victories following the organization’s months of non-stop voter engagement across their districts. The following AFP-PA endorsed candidates won their primaries: Sen. Lisa Baker (SD 20), Sen. Chris Gebhard (SD 48), and Tom Jones (SD 36). Emily Brey, […]
JUNEAU, AK – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) today thanked Governor Mike Dunleavy for vetoing legislation that would have reintroduced a costly, government-run defined benefit pension system, and praised members of the Alaska State Legislature who voted “no” on overriding the veto. Last week, AFP-Alaska urged the governor to veto the proposal, citing concerns that defined benefit systems historically lead to cost overruns, unfunded liabilities, […]
