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CARSON CITY, NV—Yesterday, AFP-Nevada and The LIBRE Initiative-Nevada activists testified before the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in support of SB 295, legislation to remove state and local burdens on street food vendors and entrepreneurs across Nevada. SB 295 seeks to remove harmful occupational licensing requirements to improve both job opportunities and consumer […]
Richmond, VA – After yesterday’s deadline for the governor to act on bills from the Virginia legislature, Americans for Prosperity – Virginia (AFP-VA) is applauding Gov. Youngkin’s decisions on both signing and vetoing key legislation. These actions aim to safeguard the well-being of Virginians, promote economic growth, minimize unnecessary government overreach, and create more opportunities in housing, […]
Lansing, MI – On Monday, Americans for Prosperity – Michigan (AFP-MI) hosted a tele-town hall in cooperation with Jack Baum of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) and Representative Tim Walberg (MI-05). The discussion focused on the critical nature of renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) to prevent Michiganders from losing critical tax relief. […]
COLUMBUS, OH—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released its list of 2025 “Lantern of Liberty” award winners, highlighting state House and Senate lawmakers for their commitment to championing policies that foster prosperity in Ohio during the 135th General Assembly. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil made the following statement: “We are proud to recognize our ‘Lantern of Liberty’ award winners for the 135th General […]
Frankfort, KY – Yesterday, Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 6, legislation that would limit the authority of state agencies to issue regulations. Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) urges the legislature to overturn the governor’s veto on this bill. Similar to the REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act in Congress, Kentucky H.B. 6 would require legislative action on any rule or regulation that has a […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) urged lawmakers to prioritize working on The Minnesota Starter Home Act (SF 2229) and other key housing reforms after the Senate committee poised to discuss them was abruptly cancelled, despite Minnesota’s deepening housing crisis. The move came after pressure from local cities looking to uphold the […]
Knoxville, TN–On Saturday, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) hosted a rally featuring Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Over 200 Knoxville residents attended the rally, which centered around the importance of extending the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) to benefit all Tennesseans. Rep. Burchett discussed his work with AFP to fight against taxation. Rep. […]
Arlington, VA – In response to the “town hall” events occurring throughout the country, American for Prosperity Managing Director Kent Strang issued the following statement: “Instead of fighting for what Americans care about, Democrats are fighting amnesia on their cross-country tour — even as their approval rating just hit a record low and many in […]
Baton Rouge, LA—Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) applauds the decision by the Trump administration, empowering states and communities to take charge of their own educational needs. AFP-LA State Director, Scott Simon, said: “By placing decision-making closer to families rather than Washington bureaucrats, we are fostering an environment of education freedom. Last year, Louisiana took great strides […]
