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LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today released a statement congratulating the newly elected and re-elected state lawmakers who earned the support of the grassroots organization: Sen. Robert Clements (LD-2), Merv Riepe (LD-12), Sen. John Arch (LD-14), Sen. Ben Hansen (LD-16), Loren Lippincott (LD-34), Rick Holdcroft (LD-36), Sen. Dave Murman (LD-38), Teresa Ibach (LD-44), […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today congratulated Mike Hilgers on his successful bid to be the next attorney general of Nebraska. AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “We applaud the hard work of our dedicated activists across Nebraska in supporting Mike Hilgers for attorney general. Tonight’s victory highlights his commitment […]

There’s no place like home for the holidays, they say — but only if you can afford to actually get there. Skyrocketing travel and food prices are forcing hard choices for Americans this holiday season, putting the traditional Thanksgiving meal with family out of reach for many. It shouldn’t be this way. And it doesn’t […]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today released a statement congratulating Nebraska’s newly elected Governor, Jim Pillen. Through a variety of tactics, including door to door canvassing and phone calls, the grassroots group made over 20,000 voter contacts in support of Pillen. “Our activists are excited to congratulate Governor-Elect Jim Pillen on his victory,” […]

State constitution amendment enshrining right-to-work laws approved by voters NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today praised voters for approving Amendment 1, a state constitutional amendment to protect Tennessee’s status as a right-to-work state. AFP-TN Deputy State Director James Amundsen released the following statement:  “As a right-to-work state, Tennessee has enjoyed higher employment rates, […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) grassroots efforts helped elect seven endorsed candidates to the Missouri legislature. Each of these individuals will champion policies that break down barriers to success and improve the lives of Missourians. Of these races, seven AFP MO-endorsed candidates won in highly competitive races across the state, including: Curtis […]

Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity Virginia announced the hiring of a new State Director, C.J. Sailor. Sailor most recently served as the Outreach and Community Engagement Director for Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. Prior to that he served as the Black Outreach Director for the Glenn Youngkin for Virginia Governor campaign. Sailor has championed […]

Today, in a 4-3 decision split down party lines, the North Carolina Supreme Court ordered the North Carolina General Assembly to fund a court-ordered public education plan known as “The Leandro Plan.” The decision orders that the case be sent back to a trial judge in order to determine the total amount of funding.    This […]

City Council approves new Office of Violent Crime Prevention and Funding COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and the City Council for creating the Office of Violent Crime Prevention and providing additional resources to stop violent crime. AFP-SC has been publicly supportive and engaged on this issue, driving almost 100 […]