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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement after President Trump issued four executive orders in response to Congress’ negotiations on COVID-19 assistance legislation: “Congress’ lack of focus on solutions that will help the American people emerge from this pandemic has enabled this scenario. Whether President Obama or President Trump, […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today launched the first of a series of videos highlighting small business owners who have adapted and innovated their business practices to safely reopen amid COVID-19. The first video features small business owner Jeff Essink, owner of a franchise of Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping in Lincoln. In the video, […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged Governor Walz and state lawmakers to take decisive, fiscally responsible steps to stem the tide of fiscal and economic crisis our state is facing due to the coronavirus pandemic and business shutdown. In light of recent projections by the end of this fiscal year, the […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Senate for passing SF 4511, a bill that allows businesses to safely reopen if they follow public health guidelines. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following statement: “Now that we’ve taken steps to flatten the curve, we need to turn our attention to […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today commended Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas for eliminating arbitrary capacity restrictions and allowing restaurants to adapt to the public health guidelines. Now, restaurants will not have occupancy limits due to the city’s 10/10/10 rule. AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady issued the following statement: “For too long, […]
Grassroots group praises Governor DeSantis for starting phase one of getting people back to work TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement of the first phase of his “Safe. Smart and Step-by Step” plan to restart the state’s economy, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded Governor DeSantis’ approach to both protect public health […]
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, communities and businesses have been coming together in extraordinary ways to meet the public health and safety needs of the current moment. Policymakers, activists, and businesses all have a role to play to see us through this pandemic. Businesses are especially in a position to adapt and innovate to get help […]
Reforming occupational licensing laws will boost jobs growth and save Floridians time and money Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today launched a comprehensive campaign to boost efforts to reform Florida’s restrictive and outdated occupational licensing laws. The campaign will include targeted direct-mail, digital, and the group’s signature grassroots efforts to mobilize Floridians to […]
AFP challenges Congress to end the “Corporate Welfare Horror Show” Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today will deliver each member of Congress with a Halloween treat, a horror movie poster urging them to oppose the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank and the renewal of the so-called “tax extenders.” As part of the multimillion-dollar effort […]
