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DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released their 2019 platform on Friday, highlighting the policy areas the grassroots group will focus on during the upcoming legislative session. The group will work to build broad coalitions with the newly elected governor and legislature to advance health care policies that reduce cost and increase access, as well […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today launched its forward-thinking guide to help show lawmakers how to turn West Virginia into a better place to live, work, and raise a family. The guide provides a clear path to how keeping government within its means, doubling down on worker freedom, reforming our outdated and unfair criminal justice system, and helping students […]
The AFP-NJ chapter expanded its footprint and influence, setting the stage for continued and enhanced engagement in 2019 and beyond. This past year, the chapter identified eighteen volunteer ambassadors, each from different counties and communities across the state. These ambassadors run their own local initiatives and train others to be effective grassroots organizers. AFP-NJ also opened […]
Grassroots group outlines legislative priorities, pledges to address state’s toughest challenges LINCOLN, NE – As Nebraska’s 106th legislative session begins, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) welcomes legislators back to Lincoln and looks forward to working with senators to tackle the state’s toughest issues this session. “Nebraska faces a challenging road ahead, but we are ready to […]
Grassroots group praises selection of Speaker Bonnen, outlines legislative priorities AUSTIN, Texas – As Texas’ 86th legislative session begins, Americans for Prosperity-Texas praised the selection of Representative Dennis Bonnen as Speaker of the House. The grassroots group looks forward to working with Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, and other policy champions to tackle Texas’ toughest […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced their 2019 state legislative agenda. The state’s grassroots leader for economic freedom will advocate for legislation in five key policy areas that help drive long-term solutions for Tennessee’s biggest problems. The agenda provides lawmakers a vision for the policies that advance economic growth, improve Tennesseans’ lives, […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocacy group, on Thursday announced Skylar Zander as its new State Director. Zander previously served the state chapter as the Deputy Director and was in charge of policy and government affairs. “I am excited to lead the state’s best grassroots advocacy team to continue promoting […]
FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today launched a paid media effort including direct mail and digital advertisements thanking Senator Mitch McConnell for being a constant advocate for free speech. Senator McConnell stood up against S.J. Res 64, which would effectively nullify recent improvements to Internal Revenue Service Rules that help protect personal information from being leaked improperly. AFP-KY is […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today filed an initiated measure proposal to reduce the sales tax rate in conjunction with the Wayfair Supreme Court case decision. This effort comes in response to legislation passed in the 2016 legislative session that called for the reduction of the sales tax by 0.1% for every $20 […]
