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AFP Joins Coalition Calling for Increased Testing, Transparency in Correctional Facilities CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today joined a broad coalition of organizations to urge Governor Justice and the West Virginia Department of Corrections to increase testing for detained individuals and employees of correctional facilities. The coalition is pushing for increased transparency […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) announced Michael Conway as its new state director. Conway previously served as the grassroots group’s deputy state director. AFP-KY State Director Michael Conway issued the following statement: “I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this organization and work alongside the Bluegrass State’s best activists. I look forward to […]
DALLAS, TX—Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today issued a statement in support of Governor Greg Abbott’s recent announcement of a plan to safely restart Texas’s economy, leveraging the input of lawmakers, community members, business leaders, and health professionals. AFP-TX State Director Jerome Greener issued the following statement: “Safely and strategically reopening our state allows more Texans […]
Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement in support of today’s newly announced recovery plan to allow people to safely get back to work: “AFP-WI appreciates the thoughtful efforts of the business community, our health care providers, and legislature to come together to develop this plan that could safely […]
KNOXVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced it is hosting an online conversation with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs about his plan to safely reopen Knox County’s economy. Americans for Prosperity will discuss how policymakers, public health officials, and communities can work together to provide clear standards that businesses can adapt to meet […]
Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement in support of the lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Legislature yesterday: “We support this lawsuit brought by the legislature that will protect constitutional separation of powers and require the Governor’s Administration to follow the law as it is written. The administrative […]
Chartier committed to breaking barriers for every Hoosier INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced Michael Chartier as its new state director. Chartier joins AFP-IN with an abundance of leadership and policy experience from his nearly eight-year tenure with EdCohice and aide to Governor Mitch Daniels. In his role at EdChoice, Chartier oversaw […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) CEO Emily Seidel issued the following statement in light of recent demonstrations related to business shutdowns: “We recognize the incredible hardship these shutdowns are creating for people, and the frustration expressed by protestors is real, their voice is important, and they have a constitutional right to protest. The […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced they will host a tele-townhall with Governor Pete Ricketts and Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips to discuss the state and federal response to COVID-19. Americans for Prosperity State Director Jessica Shelburn will interview Governor Ricketts and AFP President Tim Phillips on the current status of […]
