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Over 30 Grassroots Leaders Expected to Meet with More Than 150 Offices ARLINGTON, Va. – In dozens of meetings scheduled throughout this week, Americans for Prosperity grassroots leaders will showcase on Capitol Hill the extraordinary enthusiasm they and hundreds of thousands of activists across the country share for removing barriers to freedom and opportunity for all Americans. State and field directors from […]
COLUMBUS, OH. – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today announced support for six Ohio state legislative candidates based on their principled support for removing barriers to opportunity and improving the lives of Ohioans: Andrew Brenner, Mike Rasor, Jim Trakas, Tim Barhorst, Todd Smith, and Kristina Roegner. To support these principled candidates, AFP-OH will launch grassroots efforts […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Following last week’s high-profile Senate hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will host a tele-town hall with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to discuss the proper role of the judicial branch and what’s next for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. AFP President Tim Phillips will host the nationwide call, giving […]
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 […]
