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Lansing, Michigan – As Ford, Stellantis, and GM recently announced new rounds of layoffs due to the UAW strike, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director Annie Patnaude released the following statement: “By playing favorites and recklessly spending Michiganders’ hard-earned tax dollars the Biden-Whitmer agenda has emboldened big union leaders who know they will stand with them instead of American auto […]

Detroit, MI — Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) welcomed President Biden to Michigan with the display of a mobile billboard on his route to join striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members on a picket line in Wayne County. AFP-MI State Director Annie Patnaude made the following statement: “A three-day weekend and high hourly salaries won’t make […]

Lansing, MI and Columbus, OH— As workers at 38 spare parts distribution centers walked off the job at noon today, more Michigan and Ohio workers are finding themselves at the center of a heated conversation around skyrocketing inflation, the shaky post-COVID economy, and the future of American manufacturing. As the premier grassroots policy organizations in […]

Lansing, Michigan—Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her “What’s Next” Address, which outlined her agenda for the rest of the year. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director Annie Patnaude issued the following statement after the governor’s address: “Today, Michiganders got a preview of ‘What’s Next,’ and unfortunately, it’s more ‘Bidenomics’ and ‘Whitmer-nomics.’ With her narrow majority, Whitmer […]

LANSING, MICHIGAN—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan urged lawmakers to maintain the state’s current eligibility requirements to access the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. The Michigan House passed Senate Bill 35, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) to drop asset tests to access the federal food stamps program. Currently, Michiganders are eligible for food stamps if […]

Lansing, Michigan—On the fifth anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) celebrated the anniversary and condemned legislation signed by Governor Whitmer that strips workers of fundamental first amendment rights to free association. Annie Patnaude, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Michigan, issued the following statement:  “Sadly, on this […]

Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity Michigan today issued a Key Vote Alert to members of the Michigan House Labor Committee, urging them to vote down proposals that would reverse existing Michigan law by requiring businesses to adopt Project Labor Agreements in order bid on taxpayer funded construction projects. In addition to issuing a Key Vote Alert […]

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today announced the first-ever recipients of its new “Leaders in Law Enforcement” Award. The award was created to honor law enforcement professionals who are shining examples of what it truly means to protect and serve. The recipients are Eddie Garcia, Chief of Police in Dallas, TX, and Christopher R. […]

Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity Michigan State Director Annie Patnaude stood up for blue collar Michiganders today as Governor Gretchen Whitmer completed her assault on workers. The Michigan legislature passed the repeal in party-line votes, paving the way for Gov. Whitmer to quietly sign the repeal on Friday, before Spring Break. On the books for more than […]