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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 […]
The Minnesota Legislature had a busy week, so we’re checking in with Senator Andrew Mathews on the state’s ongoing Covid-19 response, his bill to get Minnesotans back to work, and what lawmakers are doing now to prepare for the inevitable budget crunch. In the second half of the show: Minnesota isn’t facing this epidemic alone, […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-CO (AFP-CO) and The LIBRE Initiative-CO (LIBRE-CO) sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis urging additional actions to address public safety and economic challenges associated with the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The letter was in accordance with a memo AFP issued that included guidance for state-based reforms to address the spread […]
