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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today released a statement applauding the historic steps taken by the Legislature to ensure more students and their families can receive an education that fits their unique needs. Another provision aims to make Oklahoma the most military family-friendly education system in the U.S. by allowing the children of active […]
FRANKFORT, KY — Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauded the General Assembly’s override of Governor Beshear’s veto of the Educational Opportunity Act (HB 563), legislation that will provide educational freedom and opportunity to children in the Bluegrass State. The measure will not only give low- and middle-income students educational opportunities, it will create open enrollment policies […]
AUSTIN, TX—Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today announced its support for Senate Bill 28 and House Bill 3279 following their introduction in the legislature. These proposals will allow more students in Texas to receive an education that meets their unique needs by ensuring local governments do not unfairly implement red tape to limit the operation of […]
Lansing, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today issued the following statement in response to Governor Whitmer’s line-item veto of some COVID relief funding: “Governor Whitmer has prioritized her one-size-fits-all unilateral approach over struggling Michigan families, students, and small businesses. We urge her to come together and negotiate in good faith with the people’s elected leaders […]
Indianapolis, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today commended State Reps. Bob Behning, Ed Clere, and J.D. Prescott for introducing HB 1005, a bill that would significantly increase educational opportunity for Hoosier students and families. HB 1005 creates a new education scholarship program (ESA) that enables families to use their education tax dollars to customize their […]
Grassroots group applauds Governor’s focus on education and barriers to fulfilling work DES MOINES, Iowa. – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) responded to Governor Kim Reynold’s 2021 state of the state address, highlighting her remarks on education and continued focus on occupational licensing reforms. Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State Director Drew Klein issued the following statement: “We […]
Oklahoma City, OK – Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today issued a statement responded to Senate Pro-Temp. Greg Treat’s recent committee membership and leadership announcements for the upcoming 58th legislative session. Among the leadership roles announced, Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) will serve as chairman of the Senate Committee on Education. AFP-OK State Director John Tidwell issued […]
MADISON, WI– Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement in response to the Department of Public Instruction’s biennial budget request. The budget request includes $1.4 billion in new General Purpose Revenue for public schools and altering the funding formula due to declining enrollment from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott […]
Lawmakers have made progress over the past few years to make Iowa a better place for individuals and families to live. Immense reform has been made in health care, regulations, taxation, and education. A Better Tomorrow for Iowa encourages future candidates to protect these reforms — while urging them to tackle the challenges that remain. In the following interview, Americans for Prosperity—Iowa State Director Drew Klein details what Better […]
