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AFP-KS says that ‘Bidenomics’ has made gas expensive enough, public utilities shouldn’t make a profit off ratepayers Wichita, KS—Following public meetings by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to consider rate increases for Kansas Gas Service customers, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) submitted comments to urge the commission to deny any rate hike. AFP-KS highlighted how requests within […]
AFP-FL Awards 16 State Legislators as Key Policy Champions Tallahassee, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) unveiled its 2024 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting the state’s elected officials who championed solutions that will create more opportunity for all Floridians. The scorecard serves as an accountability tool for activists and the general public to learn how each Senator and Representative […]
Little Rock, AR—With the likely special session set to unfold, Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) is calling upon legislators to leverage the state’s expected revenue surplus to provide tax relief for hardworking Arkansans. AFP-AR State Director, Ryan Norris, released the following statement: “In Arkansas, there is a great need for tax cuts that can help lower inflation. Economic […]
Topeka, KS—Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is strongly opposing talks of a special session in the legislature to further tax reform after Governor Laura Kelly vetoed yet another compromise bill. AFP-KS State Director, Liz Patton, issued the following statement: “Why go into a costly and unnecessary special session when Governor Kelly can sign a bipartisan tax compromise […]
Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) applauds the legislative victories secured and the budget compromise that concludes the General Assembly 2024 session. AFP-VA’s legislative agenda was well received in the General Assembly. Overall, 16 policy victories were secured for Virginians: 12 bills acted on and four priority victories secured, including defeating donor disclosure, overcoming efforts […]
Nashville, TN – Six years ago, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) defeated the Nashville Transit Tax: a $9 billion boondoggle that would have given Nashville the highest taxes in the nation. AFP-TN enlisted its full grassroots efforts, knocking on thousands of doors and talking to Davidson County folks, which resulted in an overwhelming defeat of the […]
TOPEKA, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is expressing deep disappointment in the Senate’s inability to override Governor Laura Kelly’s latest tax veto despite an overwhelming majority of the House voting in support of the measure. AFP-KS State Director, Elizabeth Patton, issued the following statement: “It is a disappointing day for Kansans when a desire to increase […]
Governor Kelly has vetoed more than 75 tax cuts in 8 bipartisan and comprehensive tax packages since taking office TOPEKA, KS—Following Governor Laura Kelly’s reckless veto of a bipartisan, affordable tax compromise bill, HB 2036, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is strongly condemning the action as a political stunt at the expense of taxpayers. HB 2036 […]
AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity – Texas (AFP-TX) and The LIBRE Initiative – Texas today began a multi-year, recruitment and coalition-building campaign that aims to add over 100,000 people to its activist base in preparation for the 2025 Texas legislative session – the single largest campaign of its kind in state history. Over the next 18 […]
