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TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS), The Sunflower State’s leading grassroots group dedicated to improving the lives of every Kansan, responded to the release of Governor Lara Kelly’s plan to expand Medicaid to able-bodied working adults without children. Governor Kelly vetoed tax relief for every Kansan but has committed to spending more than any other Governor previously. […]
Baton Rouge, LA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) announced its third wave of endorsements in the 2023 primary election to be held on October 14, 2023. Last month, AFP-LA released two waves of endorsements. Today’s announcement creates a new total of 16 AFP-LA supported candidates running in the 2023 primary election. AFP-LA State Director and former state representative Scott […]
St. Petersburg, FL—Upon The Tampa Bay Rays’ announcement for a new state-of-the-art ballpark to be developed at an estimated $1.3 billion, AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander made the following statement: “The economic benefits promised by proponents of publicly funded sports stadiums fail to materialize time and time again. Studies have consistently shown that the return […]
Today, Americans For Prosperity – Wyoming (AFP-WY) released its inaugural Legislative Key Vote Scorecard for the 2023 General Session, highlighting their priorities and state lawmakers’ votes during the legislative session. The scorecard can be found by visiting wyomingscorecard.com. AFP-WY State Director Tyler Lindholm released the following statement: “Our Legislative Key Vote Scorecard highlights the successes AFP-WY […]
“Prosperity is Possible” RV Tour Connects Motorists to the Root Causes of Skyrocketing Gas Prices Phoenix, Arizona—On Thursday, September 14, some 200 motorists in Phoenix got some much needed inflation relief when they went to fill up their gas tanks, thanks to Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ). As part of Americans for Prosperity’s “Prosperity is Possible” […]
MISSOULA, MT – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots organization, announced new leadership for the group’s Montana state chapter. Jesse Ramos, who most recently served as Community Engagement Director of the organization, will take the helm as the chapter’s new state director. Ramos’ vast previous experience includes serving on the Missoula City Council, where he […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after new research from the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab demonstrated voters are not interested in funding the proposed Jacksonville Jaguars stadium renovation project. The potential stadium upgrades would cost local taxpayers close to $1 billion. “Publicly funded sports […]
Richmond, VA – On Wednesday, the Virginia legislature passed a budget containing tax relief for Virginia families and small businesses, ending a months-long impasse. AFP-VA State Director C.J. Sailor released the following statement: “Some tax relief is better than no tax relief at all. Although we are disappointed this process was held up for months, we are glad lawmakers finally […]
Tallahassee, FL—Today, State Representative Danny Perez was formally selected as the next Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Upon selection, AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander made the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity Florida Chapter wants to take a moment to congratulate Speaker Designate Danny Perez who was ceremonially elected to the position of Speaker […]
