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Innovative legislation from Congressman Greg Steube and Congresswoman Kat Cammack offers Americans who depend on health safety nets another option, ensuring they have the same access to quality, affordable health care as wealthier individuals and families.

TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS), The Sunflower State’s leading grassroots group dedicated to improving the lives of every Kansan, responded to the release of Governor Lara Kelly’s plan to expand Medicaid to able-bodied working adults without children. Governor Kelly vetoed tax relief for every Kansan but has committed to spending more than any other Governor previously. […]

Baton Rouge, LA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) announced its third wave of endorsements in the 2023 primary election to be held on October 14, 2023. Last month, AFP-LA released two waves of endorsements. Today’s announcement creates a new total of 16 AFP-LA supported candidates running in the 2023 primary election. AFP-LA State Director and former state representative Scott […]

St. Petersburg, FL—Upon The Tampa Bay Rays’ announcement for a new state-of-the-art ballpark to be developed at an estimated $1.3 billion, AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander made the following statement: “The economic benefits promised by proponents of publicly funded sports stadiums fail to materialize time and time again. Studies have consistently shown that the return […]

MISSOULA, MT – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots organization, announced new leadership for the group’s Montana state chapter.   Jesse Ramos, who most recently served as Community Engagement Director of the organization, will take the helm as the chapter’s new state director.    Ramos’ vast previous experience includes serving on the Missoula City Council, where he […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after new research from the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab demonstrated voters are not interested in funding the proposed Jacksonville Jaguars stadium renovation project. The potential stadium upgrades would cost local taxpayers close to $1 billion. “Publicly funded sports […]

Richmond, VA – On Wednesday, the Virginia legislature passed a budget containing tax relief for Virginia families and small businesses, ending a months-long impasse.    AFP-VA State Director C.J. Sailor released the following statement:    “Some tax relief is better than no tax relief at all. Although we are disappointed this process was held up for months, we are glad lawmakers finally […]

Tallahassee, FL—Today, State Representative Danny Perez was formally selected as the next Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Upon selection, AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander made the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity Florida Chapter wants to take a moment to congratulate Speaker Designate Danny Perez who was ceremonially elected to the position of Speaker […]

MADISON, WI. – Upon announcement of the $700 million bill funding renovations and maintenance at American Family Field, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “This bailout is a swing and a miss. With most of the funding footed by taxpayers, Wisconsinites are unfairly on the hook for this one-sided sweetheart deal through 2050. […]