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With the critical midterm elections just weeks away, the Ruthless Podcast invited AFP CEO and AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel on the show to discuss their record-breaking grassroots and political engagement this election cycle. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Seidel told Ruthless co-host Josh Holmes that AFP Action volunteers have been “laser-focused” on […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — After rolling out endorsements throughout the primary season, Americans for Prosperity-Missouri today announced additional general election endorsements of candidates for the Missouri House of Representatives: Bill Allen (HD-17), Bob Mahacek (HD-92), Adam Schwadron (HD-105), and Melanie Stinnett (HD-133). These candidates received AFP-MO’s endorsement because of their commitment to supporting policies that get state […]
First training is in Norfolk on September 24, Future trainings in Richmond, Harrisonburg, & Sterling Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA), in partnership with the Virginia Education Opportunity Alliance (VEOA), announced a series of grassroots trainings across Virginia for families and education activists. The purpose of the trainings is to educate and empower Virginians to effectively advocate for more educational freedom […]
Manchester, New Hampshire—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced its endorsement of candidates for the state legislature in November’s general election. The following candidates earned AFP-NH’s endorsement for their commitment to small government that empowers the people of New Hampshire to build fulfilling lives free from government interference: State Rep. Melissa Litchfield (Rockingham-06) State Rep. […]
Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) today endorsed a wave of candidates for the Michigan legislature whose views and policy positions stand to empower Michiganders and properly address the state’s most pressing issues. The AFP-MI backed candidates are: (fmr.) Lynn Afendoulis (HD-81) Timothy Beson (HD-96) Jon Bumstead (SD-15) Lisa DeKryger (HD-83) Annette Glenn […]
Little Rock, AR — Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) today endorsed a second round of candidates for the Arkansas State Legislature: State Rep. David Ray (HD-69), Trent Minner (HD-56), and Brian Hester (HD-22). AFP-AR State Director Ryan Norris issued the following statement: “AFP-AR is excited to endorse three policy-focused candidates who will work to break down […]
DENVER, CO — The Americans for Prosperity Colorado Issue Committee (AFP-CO Issue Committee) today launched a significant mail and digital campaign in support of November’s Proposition 121 initiative, a measure that aims to reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations from 4.55% to 4.40%. The ads, both digital and traditional print mail, coincide with […]
It’s that time of year. September is when college rankings start to get real. No, I’m not referring to the return of University of Alabama football (though that’s certainly up there). I’m talking about the 2022 College Free Speech rankings by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (a.k.a FIRE, formerly known as the Foundation […]
Arlington, VA – In response to reports of a short-term continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, AFP senior fellow of fiscal policy Kurt Couchman issued the following statement: “Recent coverage of a possible government shutdown too often overlooks the broken federal budget system. Congress needs a comprehensive and deliberative approach to setting federal budget […]
