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Topeka, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) announced that Tanner Tempel will take on the role of Deputy State Director for the chapter’s permanent grassroots operations. Tempel’s announcement comes after Jon Lueth’s new opportunity within AFP. Tempel joins AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton in leading Americans for Prosperity’s Kansas chapter. Most recently, the Garden City native served as the Senior […]
COLUMBUS, OH—As Ohio’s 135th General Assembly concludes, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) reflects on its role in stopping four harmful pieces of legislation and passing four key bills in 2024. Throughout Ohio’s legislative session, AFP-OH has been a champion of commonsense policies and a strong opponent to policies that don’t serve Ohioans’ best interests. These victories […]
DENVER, CO – Due to the failures of the current administration to secure the border, dangerous gang members and other criminals have been allowed to enter into the country illegally. The Denver Post reported a gang-related kidnapping and torture event in Aurora, Colorado. AFP State Director Jesse Mallory released the following statement: “Congress must prioritize […]
Richmond, VA— Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) applauds Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s education plan announcement. Governor Youngkin proposed a new $50 million Virginia Opportunity Scholarship, aimed at expanding education freedom and opportunity for families across the state. As strong advocates for school choice and education opportunity, AFP-VA looks forward to working alongside Governor Youngkin to advance this proposal […]
When people refer to the “holiday season” at this time of year, they’re usually thinking of Christmas and Hanukkah. But let’s not forget that we also celebrate the Bill of Rights Day on December 15! That’s right, the U.S. has a day not just to celebrate our Constitution (on September 17) but also specifically our […]
Topeka, KS—This year, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) helped tackle out-of-control government regulation that was burdening the day-to-day lives of Kansans. As featured in its new video, AFP-KS alongside coalition partners and policy champions recall the pathway to passing the REINS Act, HB 2648, this year only to receive a veto shutdown by Governor Laura Kelly. As shown […]
“We were headed towards the most harmful regulatory environment in the history of our state” describes AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton. Businesses were fleeing Kansas, driven out by unelected bureaucrats who repeatedly bypassed the legislature to impose costly mandates on Kansas industry. In a democracy, elected officials should call the shots. However, in Kansas until […]
Runaway inflation has led to a cost-of-living crisis that’s devastated American families. Over the last four years, it’s cost Americans an average of $12,000 every year. Thankfully, there’s one policy that has helped us by keeping thousands of dollars in our pockets: The Trump tax cuts, formally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s largest grassroots organization, today applauded Congress for passing H.R. 115, The Midnight Rules Relief Act, introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs. The Midnight Rules Relief Act enhances congressional oversight of federal agency rulemaking and strengthens Congress’s ability to rein in overreaching regulations. By expanding and streamlining the […]
