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One of the Greatest Threats to TABOR in Decades DENVER, CO — Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) Issue Committee today announced its effort to defeat Initiative 195, highlighting that the measure represents one of the most significant threats to Colorado’s economic stability and competitiveness in decades. Supporters of Initiative 195 are trying to sell this proposal as simply a tax on the rich while ignoring […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — On Wednesday night, Americans for Prosperity–Colorado (AFP-CO) hosted an event with Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) in Colorado Springs to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday and connect grassroots activists with their congressman during a live town hall. The event, held at AFP-CO’s El Paso County office, brought together community members and activists for […]
DENVER, CO — Americans for Prosperity–Colorado (AFP-CO) today thanked Governor Jared Polis for vetoing legislation that would have undermined worker freedom and limited opportunities for Colorado workers. AFP-CO Deputy State Director Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: “AFP thanks Gov. Polis for vetoing this deeply flawed legislation and defending the rights of Colorado workers. This bill would have jeopardized worker freedom, limited opportunity […]
DENVER, CO – As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is sending a clear message to a handful of big-spending lawmakers: if Coloradans want to know who is making life more expensive, they should “look in the mirror.” AFP-CO has launched a targeted mail campaign delivering compact mirrors to select legislators, […]
DENVER, CO – As the Colorado General Assembly gavels out its 2026 legislative session today, a series of controversial bills underscores what many see as misplaced priorities—advancing regulatory mandates, tax increases, and expanded government control rather than addressing the most pressing concerns of Colorado families and small businesses: affordability, energy costs, and economic opportunity. Americans for […]
DENVER, CO — As the 2026 legislative session draws to a close, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is urging Governor Jared Polis to veto HB26-1005, an anti-worker rights bill that undermines long-standing worker protections and strips employees of their freedom to choose whether union representation is right for them. AFP-CO Deputy State Director Brittany Trujillo issued […]
DENVER, CO — As the Colorado General Assembly convenes for the 2026 legislative session, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is calling on lawmakers to respect the will of Colorado taxpayers and hold the line on the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, one of the most strongly supported voter-approved protections in the state’s history. For more than three […]
DENVER, CO – After weeks of refusing to engage in bipartisan discussions to end the “Schumer Shutdown,” the U.S. government shutdown has now reached the longest in history. Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer exclaimed that “Every day gets better for us” in the shutdown, while far-left darling Bernie Sanders shared that if “you re-open the government… […]
DENVER, CO — As Colorado’s 75th General Assembly’s first special session kicks off, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) urges Coloradans to beware of politicians’ efforts to increase spending, undercut the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), and blame others for their failure to prioritize fiscal responsibility. Denver Democrats have been on the offense, quick to blame the […]
