Recent News

Jackson, MS—Following sine dine for the special session, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) said they are pleased to see Members of the legislature work alongside the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to get a final budget across the finish line. Previously, AFP-MS called for top issues such as Certificate of Need (CON) reform to be prioritized in the special […]

Jackson, MS—Following Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of House Bill 569, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) supported his decision as misguided amendments were added by Senator and Public Health Chairman Hob Bryan (SD-07) to the legislation that was created to eliminate Certificate of Need (CON) laws in the state. AFP-MS is now calling on Governor Reeves to […]

Jackson, MS – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) led the charge in the Magnolia State on Tuesday, highlighting the urgent need to renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The events were part of AFP’s nationwide campaign, Protect Prosperity, where more than 60 grassroots events were held […]

Jackson, MS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) is applauding the Governor for signing HB 1 into law which will reduce and gradually phase out the state income tax. AFP-MS said that HB 1 is a pro-taxpayer bill that phases out the income tax on work by utilizing a responsible revenue trigger. This legislation also supports infrastructure funding to ensure […]

Jackson, Mississippi—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) expressed deep disappointment in the Mississippi Senate for failing to move on critical legislation to expand education freedom in the state as well as opening the personal choice in health care with Certificate of Need (CON) reform. AFP-MS State Director, Starla Brown, issued the following statement: “It’s unfortunate that lawmakers […]

Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is greatly disappointed by the state legislature’s failure to hold a hearing and pass HB 1435, a step toward advancing school choice. By continually failing to pass overdue school choice reform, the legislature has let down Mississippi families far too many times. Open enrollment and school choice […]

Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) condemns Chairman Hob Bryan for once again hindering progress on the partial repeal of Certificate of Need (CON) laws. This week, Chairman Bryan refused to hear good policy in HB 922 as sent over by the House. This bill would have partially repealed CON laws that stifle […]

Jackson, MS – Last week, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) held a discussion with Representative Michael Guest (MS-03) on the economic issues that matter most to Mississippians. During the discussion, Rep. Guest and AFP-MS discussed the latest developments in Congress and the crucial need for tax reform, fiscal responsibility, and cutting government waste – all […]

Jackson, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) State Director Starla Brown issued the following statement applauding the Mississippi House for a bipartisan passage of HB 922, which would repeal parts of Mississippi’s onerous Certificate of Need (CON) laws: “As we move in the direction of fully repealing CON laws and breaking barriers to Mississippi’s health care market, AFP-MS […]