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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced its endorsement of four additional candidates for the state House of Representatives for the state primary election on June 23, including three non-incumbents. AFP-UT’s endorsement and on-the-ground support for 14 state House and Senate candidates this year represents the largest effort of its kind in […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced its endorsement of seven candidates for the state Senate and House of Representatives ahead of the primary election on June 23 and the rollout of grassroots activities across their districts. Kevin Greene, AFP-UT state director, gave the following statement: “With so many ongoing changes in […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) thanked U.S. Representative Burgess Owens for his exemplary leadership in Congress and service to Utah following his announcement that he will retire at the end of his current term. AFP-UT State Director Kevin Greene released the following statement: “Congressman Owens has been a steadfast advocate for […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) endorsed Nik Anderson (HD-48) and JR Bird (HD-67) for the state House of Representatives and began voter engagement efforts across their districts ahead of the June 23 primary elections. AFP-UT State Director Kevin Greene released the following statement: “As Utah families continue to feel the pressure of rising […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) celebrated the start of National School Choice Week today by highlighting the successes of the Utah Fits All Scholarship, the state’s promising new school choice program created in 2023. AFP-UT was a major supporter of the school choice program, which has empowered more than 14,000 Utah families […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) released the following statement in response to Governor Spencer Cox’s State of the State Address and outlined its priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Kevin Greene, AFP-UT state director gave the following statement: “As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, Governor Cox’s focus on homeownership as a […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) endorsed former State Representative John Knotwell (R) for the state Senate, marking the organization’s first legislative endorsement for the 2026 election. The endorsement highlights AFP-UT’s ongoing commitment to supporting principled lawmakers who will fight for policies that expand economic freedom, protect individual liberties, and empower […]
LEHI, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) presented State Representative Ryan Wilcox (R-Ogden) with its “Legislator of the Year” award at its third annual Prosperity Elevated Gala on Saturday for his leadership in deregulatory efforts during the 2025 legislative session. Wilcox sponsored H.B. 474, implementing a legislative check on expensive regulations from the state bureaucracy and restoring […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) State Director Kevin Greene has a new op-ed in the Deseret News calling for lawmakers to quickly implement free market reforms to fix Utah’s spiraling housing crisis, as the average price of a home surges toward $1 million. With surging home prices and […]
