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Denver, Co. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement commending the Senate Education Committee for voting down SB 118. The bill would have drastically reduced a charter school’s due process by removing the second appeal for denial of a charter application or the revocation or nonrenewal of an existing charter. “The Senate Education committee acted on […]

RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) will hold a joint press conference with members of Virginia’s Conservative Caucus on Thursday, February 22, at 10:30AM.  Over 100 activists from across the state will be rallying against Medicaid expansion. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez, Deputy State Director Lauren Toomey, and Grassroots Director Ben Knotts will be joined […]

SANTA FE, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) reacted to a new report released by Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce (FPCC), that details the damage a 25-cent increase would cause on a state-by-state basis. The report found an increase in the gas tax would place an additional $302 on New Mexican households. Additionally, the […]

JACKSON, MS – Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) reacted to a new report released by Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce (FPCC), which highlights the damage a 25 cent gas tax increase would cause on a state-by-state basis, ranking Mississippi as the fourth hardest hit in the nation. Earlier this month, the White House proposed a massive infrastructure plan that might […]

Sweeping Reforms Backed by Badger State Activists Now Headed to Governor’s Desk Senate also clears Wetlands Reform, Civil Asset Forfeiture Rewrite, Base Budget Review Act MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin applauded the Senate for passing Governor Scott Walker’s sweeping welfare reform plan today. AFP-Wisconsin led a heavy grassroots and digital advertising campaign push to […]

Assembly Committees Consider Employment Law Standardization,  Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform, Winery Hours Extension MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today urged lawmakers to approve Assembly Bill 748, the Employment Law Standardization Act. The measure was the focus of an executive session in the Assembly Committee on Local Government today. AFP-WI activists are calling upon […]

Grassroots group applauds lawmakers for fiscally responsible action despite special interest bully tactics CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Tonight lawmakers passed a fair but fiscally responsible pay increase for teachers and other public employees. Sadly, this Thursday and Friday the parents of over 250,000 West Virginia students will still be forced to waste hard earned sick days, vacation […]

Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today rebuked House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Arizona opposing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Minority Leader Pelosi has been very outspoken in her condemnation of tax reform, describing the law as “crumbs” for working people, “Armageddon,” and the “worst bill” ever considered in Washington. The […]

‘No More Pain at the Pump!’ says Palmetto State Activist Group Columbia, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) reacted today to a new report by Freedom Partners that details the effects a 25-cent increase would have on states. The report found an increase in the gas tax would place an additional $377.49 on South Carolina […]