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Five years ago, Crystal Overstreet was not very interested in politics. “I was a ‘tell me who to vote for’ type of person,” she told us. Fast-forward four years, and she is on the stage in front of hundreds of her colleagues receiving the 2024 AFP George Gibbs Award for Outstanding Engagement Director. What happened? […]
TOPEKA, KS—In a decisive move, the Kansas Senate has joined the House to override Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of the REINS Act (HB 2648), marking a significant victory for regulatory reform and economic freedom in the state. Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) applauds the legislature’s decision, which promises to reduce the heavy regulatory burdens that have […]
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 […]
Grassroots Group Calls for New Economic Policies as Vice President Kicks Off ‘Economic Opportunity’ Tour ATLANTA, Georgia—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Georgia called on Vice President Harris to give up on ‘Bidenomics’ and embrace policies that spur economic growth as the Vice President kicked off a nationwide “Economic Opportunity Tour” in Atlanta. AFP-GA State Director Tony West […]
Arlington, VA – In a recent national online poll conducted by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies, registered voters expressed a strong preference for congressional action on border security and immigration reform. The survey, conducted between April 8th and 11th, of 1,000 registered voters, sheds light on the priorities and sentiments […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Following the victory of State Senator Heidi Balderree at the Republican Convention, Americans for Prosperity – Utah (AFP-UT) has officially re-endorsed Balderree for Utah Senate District 22 in the upcoming June Primary. AFP-UT State Director, Kevin Greene, gave the following statement: “Sen. Balderree has our biggest congratulations today for advancing through […]
CHEYENNE, WY – Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) today announced its endorsement of former state representative J.D. Williams for the Wyoming Republican Primary for House District 2. AFP-WY State Director, Tyler Lindholm, gave the following statement: “J.D. Williams is a principled, responsible leader who is the right man for the job at this critical moment for our state. For his fervent […]
Washington, DC – Americans for Prosperity’s Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule released the following statement on the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ GDP estimate of 1.6% growth for the first quarter of 2024: “Today’s GDP estimate shows the economy growing far less than expected as Bidenomics continues to bring higher prices and less investment. Just last […]
COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its support of State Rep. Carla Schuessler to continue serving residents of House District 61. The announcement follows the release of five candidates AFP-SC put the weight of its grassroots activists behind, making the total six endorsements for this cycle thus far. AFP-SC is confident that these principled leaders will take […]
