CHICAGO - The Illinois chapter of the free market grassroots organization Americans for Prosperity (AFP-IL) today responded to the governor’s budget by offering suggestions on how Governor Quinn could reform state government after six years of corruption.

The group was encouraged that the governor spoke of stimulating the economy by cutting taxes for middle-class families and some businesses. They also support trimming wasteful spending from the budget and reducing government spending by 3 percent from all departments except health, safety, and education.

SPRINGFIELD — The grassroots free-market group Americans for Prosperity will hold a "Day at the Capitol" on January 9th with its local county chapter leaders as well as new media activists. Prior to visiting the Capitol, attendees will participate in a morning event at the Sangamo Club at 9 AM, at which time AFP's national policy director, Phil Kerpen, will rollout its 2008 legislative agenda, and unveil Keeping Illinois Competitive: Prosperity in the Prairie State. All Media are invited to attend.

Quincy-Illinois...The Adams Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP-IL) will be hosting a legislative issue update meeting on Thursday November 15, 2007 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey Street, Quincy Il. - starting at 6:30 PM. The sessions featured speaker will be State Representative Jil Tracy.