AFP-NE Urges the Legislature to Expand Educational Opportunity for Nebraska Students
Mar 8, 2019

LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska testified before the Revenue Committee on Thursday urging them to advance LB 670, a bill that would create the Opportunity Scholarship Program, a tax credit scholarship program that would expand educational opportunities for thousands of students in Nebraska. “Every Nebraskan student, no matter their ZIP code or family’s economic […]

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AFP-FL APPLAUDS FLORIDA SENATE SUPPORTING BILL EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM
Mar 6, 2019

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today urged members of the Florida Senate Committee on Education to support S.B. 7070, a bill that would expand educational opportunities for children in Florida through the creation of the Family Empowerment Scholarship program. AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander issued the following statement:  “We remain committed to working with anyone […]

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Every Student Deserves Access to Educational Opportunities
Mar 4, 2019

Grassroots group AFP-FL launches TV and digital campaign urging lawmakers to create Education Scholarship Accounts for every student Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) is launching a significant effort to encourage lawmakers to create Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) for every Florida student. Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Senate have both released plans to […]

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AFP-WI: Evers Education Budget Doesn’t Prioritize Student Success
Feb 28, 2019

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) issued the following statement in advance of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget reveal, which will reportedly restrict educational freedom by freezing enrollment in Wisconsin’s educational opportunity programs and curbing the expansion of independent public charter schools. This proposal would likely prevent some of the highest performing schools in Wisconsin […]

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AFP-KY Launches Digital Ads to Expand Educational Opportunities for Kentuckians
Feb 26, 2019

FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today announced the launch of a digital advertisement campaign as part of its grassroots effort in support of HB 205, which promotes educational opportunities for Kentucky’s families by enacting scholarship tax credits. The digital ad campaign has statewide reach and highlights the need for educational opportunities in the Commonwealth. AFP-KY State […]

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AFP Encouraged by Swift Action on Educational Freedom
Feb 21, 2019

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following a press conference lead by Senate Education Committee Chairman Manny Diaz announcing the creation of an Education Scholarship Account program, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) issued the following statement: “Governor DeSantis outlined a barrier breaking vision for educational freedom in Florida – including the creation of Education Scholarship Accounts. We’re encouraged that […]

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AFP-WV: Student Success is Top Priority in Education Innovation Debate
Feb 19, 2019

CHARLESTON, WV—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today issued a statement regarding the evolving conversation on legislative changes in the Mountain State. AFP-WV has been a leading voice in this year’s Comprehensive Education Reform package, with the goal of providing every child in West Virginia the opportunity to receive the education that best meets their unique […]

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AFP-MS: Legislators Prove Education Top Priority in Jackson
Feb 14, 2019

JACKSON, Miss. – As the Senate and House reach their deadlines to pass non-revenue bills originating in their own house, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) commends their action on bills that would reduce bureaucracy, empower teachers, and prioritize students’ success. The Senate passed S.B. 2675, which extended the repealer on the Special Needs Education Scholarship Account […]

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AFP Calls on WV Lawmakers to Restore Educational Opportunities in SB 451
Feb 14, 2019

CHARLESTON, WV—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today urged the West Virginia Legislature to expand educational opportunities for every student in West Virginia by restoring educational savings accounts and expanding charter school options to SB 451. AFP-WV, along with our coalition of state and national organizations and thousands of citizens across the state, has been a […]

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