Press Releases

Erie, Pennsylvania—Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania and the Erie Chapter of the Manufacturer & Business Association hosted Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, for a panel discussion about the urgency of renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene...

Chesapeake, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced its endorsement of Mike Lamonea for HD-89. Lamonea, a former school board member, is a strong supporter of Education Savings Accounts, and he is well-positioned to be a strong voice for cutting taxes and reducing unnecessary spending. As the largest grassroots organization in...

Danville, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced its endorsement of Madison Whittle for HD-49. Whittle, a Danville City Councilmember, has a strong record pushing for local tax cuts, voting against unnecessary spending, and supporting an all-of-the-above energy approach. As the largest grassroots organization in the state, AFP-VA will be laser-focused...

Charleston, SC—Tonight, as Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06) makes an appearance in the Lowcountry, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is pressing him to face a major issue that will impact his constituents’ bottom-line: President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that could expire this year if lawmakers don’t...

ARLINGTON, VA—Today, AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel joined the Ruthless podcast to discuss why passing a reconciliation bill that extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as soon as possible should be Washington’s top priority. With Congress set to put pen to paper on the legislation, Seidel emphasized...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) celebrated a key milestone in the fight to rein in Missouri’s bureaucracy today as the 29th state representative became a cosponsor of HB 664, the Missouri REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act. Of over 1,700 bills in the Missouri house, REINS has...

NASHVILLE, TN – Three leading conservative grassroots organizations—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), GOP-Nashville, and the Nashville Tea Party—have united in a coordinated effort to oppose any proposed property tax hike in Metro Nashville/Davidson County. The coalition’s action comes amid growing concerns that Mayor Freddie O’Connell and members of the Metro City Council may...

Columbus, OH – Over the past week, Americans for Prosperity – Ohio (AFP-OH) has held three tour stops across the state for their Rock N REINS: The Red Tape Roadshow Tour in Hamilton, Montgomery, and Knox counties. On this tour, AFP-OH is demonstrating the importance of the REINS Act –...