Recent News
Group Continues Holding Pro-CON Lawmakers Accountable CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey yesterday announced a slate of appointments to the West Virginia Health Care Authority Board, which regulates the state’s certificate of need (CON) program. Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV), and activists across the state, applaud the governor’s choice of appointees and his commitment to […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s premiere grassroots organization, applauded President Trump’s rescission package—which promises to save $9.4 billion from the federal budget—and urged Congress to quickly pass it into law. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement after the vote: “On behalf of taxpayers and AFP activists nationwide, […]
Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) applauds the Ohio Senate for answering the calls of hardworking Ohioans and advancing a state budget that moves Ohio to a flat 2.75% income tax. Senate President Rob McColley and Finance Committee Chairman Jerry Cirino unveiled their version of the state budget this afternoon, featuring this historic tax […]
Washington, DC— In case you missed it: As reported by CBS News, The Washington Post, Politico, The Daily Mail, The Washington Examiner, and others, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has launched a $4 million nationwide ad campaign as urging the U.S. Senate to act swiftly to make tax relief permanent and fulfill key promises. This effort […]
Baton Rouge, LA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) is applauding the House for unanimously passing SB 59, the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, requiring legislative approval for rules with fiscal impact of $200,000 per year or $1 million over five years. AFP-LA looks forward to Governor Jeff Landry signing this into […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As the state legislature reconvenes for a special session today, Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) called on lawmakers to prioritize tax relief for Missouri families and send a tax reform bill to the governor’s desk as soon as possible. During the State of the State address in January, Governor Kehoe laid out a vision […]
This week, the White House will send a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress — an important step toward permanently cementing the administration’s efforts to reduce wasteful government spending. The proposed cuts target public media and foreign aid spending that puts ideological agendas ahead of our nation’s best interests. This is exciting news for American […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL—As the 104th General Assembly comes to a close, so does the threat of the Homeschool Act, or House Bill 2827, that would have criminalized homeschooling in Illinois and created harsh penalties for parents, including possible jail time. The Homeschool Act was a dangerous and oppressive measure that threatened to dismantle the freedoms of […]
WASHINGTON, DC—As first reported by CBS News, today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced a new $4M ad buy to bolster support for the passage of Republicans’ tax bill in the U.S. Senate. The ads come as opposition groups begin launching efforts to mislead Americans about the contents of the legislation and its impact. The new […]
