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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 […]
MANCHESTER, NH. – Americans for Prosperity- New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced the promotion of Ross Connolly from Grassroots Director to Deputy State Director. Americans for Prosperity- New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore released the following statement: “We are excited for the opportunities this new role will provide for Ross and we look forward to leveraging […]
–AFP-AZ calls on City to focus on good stewardship, get out of basketball– PHOENIX, AZ—Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today called on the Phoenix City Council to reject a $230 million renovation deal for the Phoenix Suns’ downtown arena. The proposal currently includes $150 million of taxpayer funds and would be an egregious example of corporate welfare. AFP-AZ […]
FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today announced the launch of its digital video campaign as part of its grassroots effort in opposition to raising the Commonwealth’s gas tax. While House Bill 609 did not come to a vote in this year’s legislative session, AFP-KY remains at-the-ready to defeat any similar proposal in next year’s legislative […]
Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi has a new state director: Trey Dellinger! Before joining AFP, Trey spent more than 20 years in private law practice, the last 17 of which were with the Wells Marble firm where he defended businesses and individuals from civil lawsuits. Trey was consistently ranked a top lawyer amongst his peers and by professional […]
