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Last night, Americans for Prosperity held a Teletownhall to discuss federal and state responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Hosts Tim Phillips, Emily Seidel, and Brent Gardner covered everything from the Senate pandemic relief bill to the emergency reforms states are passing to make sure health care is more readily available to those who need it. The Senate relief bill was, for the […]
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement praising Wisconsin legislative leaders and Governor Evers for uniting to tackle public health and economic challenges from the novel coronavirus. While other states shut down businesses—adding additional economic burdens on businesses, families, and individuals alike—Wisconsin leaders have joined forces to instead focus their efforts on innovation. […]
In light of the recent moves by some states to shut down all non-essential businesses, Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel issued the following statement: “We’ve already seen communities and businesses come together in extraordinary ways to care for each other – we should embrace this response, not bring it to halt. We can achieve […]
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Americans for Prosperity – Missouri (AFP-MO) today applauded Governor Mike Parson’s signing of Executive Order 20-04. This order removes the barrier doctors faced in providing telehealth to new patients and authorizes executive agencies to waive or suspend specific regulations and statutes which interfere with COVID-19 responses. “We’re thankful Governor Parson has taken the […]
Earlier today, Americans for Prosperity released guidance urging states to take swift and targeted action to address the legitimate public safety challenges associated with the spread of the novel coronavirus. Based on the experiences of other countries, access to critical health care services is one of the most important needs that states should be working […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) ended the 2020 legislative session by thanking activists and lawmakers for working to ensure legislation that will improve the lives of every Utahn passed this year. The grassroots group made hundreds of calls to lawmakers and brought activists to the capitol to speak to their representatives about […]
Appellate Court brings more due process, equal justice for state’s judicial system Charleston, WV— Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced its support for Senate Bill 275, a bill that establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals. The grassroots organization has determined that the newest version of the bill language aligns with their vision for a […]
TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) has named Elizabeth Patton as the grassroots group’s new state director. Elizabeth previously served as deputy state director for AFP-KS, building the chapter’s signature grassroots infrastructure and engaging Kansans to drive lasting solutions to the state’s toughest challenges. “I am honored that Americans for Prosperity has tapped me […]
BOZEMAN, Montana – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) launched a state-wide direct mail, digital, and grassroots effort thanking both Democrat and Republican lawmakers for their principled votes on barrier breaking reforms during the 2019 legislative session. The campaign is part of the grassroots organization’s ongoing effort to mobilize Montanan’s around key policies that will enable every individual […]
