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Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling out the Vermont Legislature for failing to deliver meaningful policy outcomes on the issues that matter most to Vermont families and businesses as the 2025 legislative session comes to an end. AFP Northeast Regional Director Ross Connolly released the following statement: “Last year Vermonters sent a clear message to […]
Montpelier, VT –Yesterday, the Vermont legislature passed S.18, An Act Relating to Licensure of Freestanding Birth Centers. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the bill and is urging Governor Scott to sign it into law. AFP Deputy Region Director Rachel Burgin released the following statement: “The passage of S.18 creates a clear, […]
Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is launching a new, state-wide mail campaign urging Vermonters to call their legislators and ask them to repeal Act 18, the so-called green energy bill that guarantees energy price hikes across the state. The mail campaign aims to educate Vermonters on the harsh realities of Act 18 and […]
Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Scott’s Education Transformation Proposal announced last week. As National School Choice Week kicks off, this is the perfect time to recognize the impact of expanded education opportunities on students’ success. AFP Northeast Regional Director Ross Connolly issued the following statement: “As we kick off National School […]
Montpelier, VT— Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative organization to support President […]
Montpelier, Vermont – Today, the Vermont House of Representatives reelected Speaker Jill Krowinski for another term as Speaker of the Vermont Statehouse. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Regional Director Ross Connolly released the following statement: “AFP congratulates Speaker Jill Krowinski on reelection and looks forward to working with her and her team this session to achieve […]
New England – With New England state governments committed to reducing their carbon emissions at least 80% by 2050, residents and businesses can expect electricity rates to double, along with rolling blackouts, according to a new joint report completed by several of the region’s leading think tanks. The study concludes that weather dependent “renewable” energies […]
Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly made the following statement in opposition to Act 18, the ‘Clean Heat Standard’: “Americans for Prosperity is the nation’s premier grassroots organization dedicated to empowering individuals and advocating for policies that enhance the lives of all Americans. “At a time when all Americans are […]
Montpelier, VT – This week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a major five part mail and digital campaign urging lawmakers to oppose Act 18, an anti natural gas bill that will harm Vermonters and raise energy costs if enacted. AFP’s mail and digital ad campaign will run throughout the summer urging constituents to call on […]
