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Grassroots group ready to work with both chambers to get reforms over the finish line AUSTIN, Texas – Following their press conference this morning, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) praised Governor Abbot, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, and Speaker Bonnen for their commitment to delivering historic property tax reform to Texans. “Thanks to the leadership of Governor Abbott, […]
More than 56 million students enter a K-12 classroom each year with the desire to learn, grow and succeed. With a quickly evolving world, it’s time to rethink our approach to education from the ground up. Let’s provide all students the opportunity to discover their unique talents. Let’s unleash the knowledge of teachers and communities […]
Eight teams played in last weekend’s divisional round of NFL playoff games. The winners — the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Rams, the New Orleans Saints and the New England Patriots — are now headed to the championship round to play for a spot in the Big Game on Feb. 3 in Atlanta. But […]
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 […]
Americans for Prosperity is a grassroots organization that builds movements of millions. Activists work hard to break barriers to opportunity in their local communities all across the country. Here are five examples of how our work together made an impact this year: 1. Lawmakers Increase Public Safety and Grant Second Chances by Passing the FIRST STEP […]
AUSTIN, Texas – Americans for Prosperity-Texas celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society, and save taxpayer dollars. The Texas grassroots group also praised Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn […]
Grassroots group urges Sen. Cruz to support bipartisan prison reform legislation AUSTIN, Texas. – Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-Texas) launched a targeted digital ad campaign today urging Senator Ted Cruz to support bipartisan prison and sentencing reform legislation known as the FIRST STEP Act. Texans overwhelmingly support the bill, which President Trump endorsed, and want to see the Senate […]
The federal government has a severe spending problem. But without understanding the nature of the issue, we can’t adequately address it. What’s more, there are several myths circulating around this debate that further muddle the truth. So, let’s address a few of these myths to get the facts about federal spending! Myth #1: “We have […]
Our health care system is saddled with costly, unnecessary and stifling regulations. It’s not surprising, then, that our health care system can often be expensive, draconian and downright dysfunctional. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, reforms toward health care openness would go a long way in making our country’s health care system more effective, more affordable […]
