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The AFP-NJ chapter expanded its footprint and influence, setting the stage for continued and enhanced engagement in 2019 and beyond. This past year, the chapter identified eighteen volunteer ambassadors, each from different counties and communities across the state. These ambassadors run their own local initiatives and train others to be effective grassroots organizers. AFP-NJ also opened […]
Grassroots group outlines legislative priorities, pledges to address state’s toughest challenges LINCOLN, NE – As Nebraska’s 106th legislative session begins, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) welcomes legislators back to Lincoln and looks forward to working with senators to tackle the state’s toughest issues this session. “Nebraska faces a challenging road ahead, but we are ready to […]
Trenton, NJ – Americans for Prosperity – NJ (AFP-NJ) today issued a statement praising Governor Phil Murphy and the Comptroller for the release of an audit on the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s GrowNJ Program. AFP-NJ State Director Erica Jedynak said of the audit: “Make no mistake. The EDA’s ‘tax breaks’ for certain companies are […]
ARLINGTON, Va.— In an on-the-record press call today, leaders from The LIBRE Initiative, Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners and Hilario Yanez – a Dreamer from Houston, TX – called on the president and Congress to settle on a bipartisan compromise to resolve the government shutdown through a deal that includes a permanent solution for Dreamers and […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today at 2:00 p.m. EST The LIBRE Initiative President Daniel Garza, Freedom Partners Executive Vice President James Davis and Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips will host a discussion featuring Dreamer Hilario Yanez, offering a path to resolution of the shutdown through a deal including a permanent solution for Dreamers and increased security at […]
Grassroots group praises selection of Speaker Bonnen, outlines legislative priorities AUSTIN, Texas – As Texas’ 86th legislative session begins, Americans for Prosperity-Texas praised the selection of Representative Dennis Bonnen as Speaker of the House. The grassroots group looks forward to working with Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, and other policy champions to tackle Texas’ toughest […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced their 2019 state legislative agenda. The state’s grassroots leader for economic freedom will advocate for legislation in five key policy areas that help drive long-term solutions for Tennessee’s biggest problems. The agenda provides lawmakers a vision for the policies that advance economic growth, improve Tennesseans’ lives, […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) on Monday praised Attorney General Eric Schmitt for submitting an amicus brief, his first as the state’s top law enforcement officer, that asserts Missouri law does not provide the authority to consider jail debts as a part of “court costs.” The practice of taxing inmates for their time spent in jail only feeds […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity today encouraged the Trump administration to use Monday’s trade talks as an opportunity to work toward a positive deal that eliminates all barriers to trade. Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “The Trump administration deserves tremendous credit for pro-growth tax and regulatory reforms fueling our strong […]
