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Grassroots group criticizes New Hampshire senator for opposing qualified nominee MANCHESTER, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment in Senator Shaheen’s announcement to oppose Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh was confirmed to the federal bench with bipartisan support and AFP has committed its full resources and grassroots […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched a campaign Monday supporting Christine Jensen and her bid to represent Senate District 20. The group’s effort will consist of mail, digital ads, as well as leveraging AFP’s grassroots operation of door-to-door canvassing and phone banking. “Christine Jensen will make an exceptional state senator,” said AFP-CO State […]
Dear Senator / Assembly Member: Thank you for your support of S-2510 / A-3754, which would break down barriers for hair braiders in New Jersey. Under current law, hair braiders must attend 1,200 hours of cosmetology school, which can cost $17,000-$20,000, and where traditional curriculum does not even cover African-style hair braiding. This is a […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Following President Donald Trump’s announcement today that the administration will move ahead with a plan to impose tariffs on Chinese imports, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “The Trump administration deserves enormous credit for jumpstarting this roaring economy by breaking down tax and regulatory barriers, but erecting new barriers on trade puts all that good work […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today participated in an event at the West Virginia legislature to urge Senator Joe Manchin to vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The event featured Senate President Carmichael and House Speaker Hanshaw. As West Virginians continue to coalesce around the President’s well-qualified nominee, they patiently […]
Once Brian Thompson saw the impact AFP-IN can make, he knew he wanted to join the team. He’s been an AFP activist for 1.5 years now, based in Fort Wayne, and has no plans to slow down. “Fort Wayne is a great place where I think I can effect change,” Thompson said. “Once I became a Torchbearer with AFP, my […]
Naples, FL – Following a 5-0 vote to defer a proposal to increase utility fees to address storm water challenges, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended the Collier County commissioners for deferring this tax increase. The proposal was the second new tax hike proposed by the commissioners this year. Recently, Collier County citizens voted down […]
Arlington, VA – The Justice Department announced yesterday that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with state attorneys general this month to discuss large technology companies amid “a growing concern that these companies may be hurting competition and intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms.” The announcement raises concern of antitrust or other action against tech companies following this week’s hearings […]
FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today announced support for six Kentucky State Representatives based on their leadership on policies that work to remove barriers to opportunity and improve Kentuckians’ lives: Rep. Richard Heath (KY-02), Rep. Jim Gooch (KY-12), Rep. DJ Johnson (KY-13), Rep. Brandon Reed (KY-24), Rep. Kevin Bratcher (KY-29), and Rep. Phil Moffett (KY-32). […]
