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FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) called out the Kentucky Senate for failing to pass an affordable housing bill, Senate Bill 9, which would have given Kentuckians access to the foundation of the American Dream: owning a home. AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “The Kentucky Senate has chosen politics over the people and passivity […]
FRANKFORT, KY- Americans for Prosperity Kentucky (AFP-KY) slammed the Kentucky Senate for failing to act on SB9, a housing reform package designed to make Kentucky a more affordable place to live. This comes after the House passed the measure in a 71-21 vote count. AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “Kentuckians deserve the […]
FRANKFORT, KY- Americans for Prosperity Kentucky (AFP-KY) today reacted to the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision to impede a statewide Charter School system, in a massive blow to Educational Freedom in the Commonwealth. AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “The children of Kentucky, who no longer have the opportunity to better their education, are the […]
FRANKFORT, KY- Americans for Prosperity Kentucky (AFP-KY) responded forcefully to tonight’s State of the Commonwealth address by Gov. Andy Beshear, calling out the Governor’s many attempts to co-opt the commonsense wins and policies of the Kentucky General Assembly as his own. AFP-KY State Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “The Governor’s shameless attempt to claim Kentucky’s […]
The high cost of regulations was taking its toll in the Bluegrass State. And there’s little wonder why. The Kentucky Administrative Regulations boasts 122,000+ restrictions and comes in at over 6.5 million words. According to Heather LeMire, Americans for Prosperity’s Kentucky state director, “Burdensome government regulations … make life harder for everyday Kentuckians. … [The] […]
Louisville, KY – Yesterday, in addition to Tax Day events throughout the state, Americans for Prosperity-KY (AFP-KY) held a protest outside Representative Morgan McGarvey’s Office in response to his opposition to extending the pro-growth tax policies of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. At the protest, AFP-KY activists urged Rep. McGarvey to support the extension of […]
FRANKFORT, KY – Yesterday, the Kentucky House and Senate voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of H.B. 6, a bill that coincides with the Regulations From The Executive In Need Of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, and S.B. 84, a bill that proposes changes to how Kentucky courts should review actions taken by state agencies. These monumental pieces of […]
Frankfort, KY – Yesterday, Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 6, legislation that would limit the authority of state agencies to issue regulations. Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) urges the legislature to overturn the governor’s veto on this bill. Similar to the REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act in Congress, Kentucky H.B. 6 would require legislative action on any rule or regulation that has a […]
FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauded the Kentucky state House of Representatives for passing legislation that would prevent more government red tape. Today, the House passed Kentucky H.B. 6 with a vote of 75-19. The Senate floor is expected to vote on the companion bill next week. Similar to the REINS (Regulations from […]
