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Augusta, Maine — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commended Governor Mills for vetoing legislation that would have imposed a sweeping ban on data center development in Maine, a move that would have threatened jobs, investment, and the state’s economic competitiveness. The proposal would have frozen approvals of large‑scale data centers exceeding 20 […]
LANSING, MI – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) released polling showing that Michiganders overwhelmingly support increasing housing supply in the state and reforming restrictive regulations. The polling, conducted among 1051 registered Michigan voters between March 30 and April 2, found that 65% of Michiganders believe housing is unaffordable. Moreover, 61% say Michigan needs more housing and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Earlier today, President Trump announced that he is extending his waiver of the Jones Act by another 90 days. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President for Americans for Prosperity, praised the president’s actions in the following statement: “The President is right to extend the Jones Act waiver – an […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last night, the Illinois House of Representatives passed the reckless Megaproject bill, enticing wealthy developers to Illinois on taxpayers’ dime. The bill passed with ten Republicans joining Democrats to put ultra-wealthy developers ahead of taxpayers. In its current form, the HB 910 mega-project bill allows developers to pay a small “special payment” […]
NASHVILLE- Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) celebrated the reforms made to Senate Bill 1585 (HB1881) by the Tennessee Legislature this afternoon, in yet another game-changing win for School Choice. Reforms made in the bill remove excessive testing requirements to Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) participants. National norm reference testing is already conducted and aligned with nonpublic school curriculum. AFP-TN State […]
Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauded the Senate today for rejecting HB 1602, a costly proposal that would have expanded government and driven up prices for Granite Staters. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: “Today’s vote is a win for New Hampshire families and taxpayers. HB 1602 was a costly, top‑down […]
PERRY, OH – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) held a policy roundtable on Monday with members of the state legislature, business leaders and energy policy experts to discuss the importance of creating energy abundance and affordability for hardworking Ohioans. Ohio state Representatives Adam Holmes, Roy Klopfenstein, Adam Mathews and State Senators Brian […]
Baton Rouge, LA — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) and students from across Louisiana gathered at the State Capitol for an advocacy day to urge lawmakers to fully fund the LA GATOR program. Throughout the morning, students met directly with legislators and staff, participated in a Capitol tour, and heard from policymakers and guest speakers […]
JACKSON, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) today reflected on the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session, highlighting key policy wins that advance opportunity and reduce barriers for Mississippians. Throughout the session, AFP-MS worked alongside lawmakers and grassroots advocates to advance priorities outlined in its 601Blueprint: Building a Better Mississippi, focused on expanding access […]
