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FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) tonight congratulates the newly elected and re-elected members of the Kentucky General Assembly. AFP-KY also applauds the dedication of its activists in their tireless efforts to support policy champions seeking to represent Kentuckians in Frankfort. AFP-KY State Director Andrew McNeill issued the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity is proud to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) tonight released a statement committing to work alongside Governor-Elect Kevin Stitt. As Governor-Elect Stitt prepares to take office, AFP-OK looks forward to creating a long-lasting partnership to continue to break down barriers to opportunity for all Oklahomans. AFP-OK State Director John Tidwell issued the following statement: “We look forward […]

DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) on Tuesday night released a statement on the outcome of Colorado’s gubernatorial race. The group also applauded its activists for their inspiring effort and hard work to promote economic freedom. AFP-CO State Director Jesse Mallory released the following statement: “No matter who’s in office, we will continue to […]

By Nov. 2, 28 million ballots had already been cast nationwide through absentee and early voting. More people have early-voted in 18 states and Washington, D.C., than those same areas during the 2014 midterm election. As Americans, it is our civic duty to be informed voters. The Founding Fathers intended for citizens to have a say in how our government operates. But it […]

Proposition 126 is not a tax cut. It is not pro-business. It is not good for Arizona. Arizonans will have the choice Nov. 6 on whether to pass Prop 126, a ballot measure to amend the state constitution to permanently exempt the service industry from sales taxes. What may sound like a generous proposal to cut taxes is, in reality, an unfair […]

Americans for Prosperity State Director Jessica Shelburn, Kay Orr and Don Stenberg | Omaha World Herald Shelburn is state director of Americans for Prosperity. Orr is a former Nebraska governor. Stenberg is the current Nebraska state treasurer. This November, Nebraskans will vote on Ballot Initiative 427, which would expand Medicaid eligibility under Obamacare. This government […]

Republicans and Democrats agreeing on anything these days is about as rare as snow in summer. It happens, but not very often. When it does, everyone takes notice. So, pay attention: The Republican and Democratic parties of South Dakota are united in their opposition to Initiated Measure 25. That says a lot about how bad […]

Grassroots group warns Medicaid expansion could make property tax burden even worse LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed concern after a recent report found Nebraska has the 10th worse property tax component in the Tax Foundation’s 2019 State Business Tax Climate Index. Ballot Initiative 427, which would expand Medicaid under Obamacare threatens […]

Tax and spend policies would halt economic growth grassroots group says CONCORD, N.H. – Following tonight’s debate between Governor Chris Sununu and Molly Kelly, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore released the following statement: “Despite trying to walk back her proposal to raise taxes on small businesses, Molly Kelly clearly told Granite […]