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TOPEKA, Kan. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) issued the following statement as the grassroots organization awaits Gov. Laura Kelly’s signature on two key reform bills. The grassroots group applauds both chambers of the Legislature for passing both bills that will enable Kansans to find fulfilling work and allow workers to keep more of their hard-earned […]
As the state legislative session heats up, Elizabeth Patton, state director of Americans for Prosperity-Kansas, and Brittany Jones, director of advocacy at Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, teamed up to make a pitch for K-12 reforms “to provide innovative educational solutions as diverse and unique as our kids are.” The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted gaps […]
When COVID-19 struck, Kansas officials moved quickly to meet the crisis and did not wait for the federal government to act. They came up with local responses that eliminated barriers so providers and patients could get the care they needed. But, as Elizabeth Patton writes in an opinion column published in the Topeka Capital Journal […]
Grassroots group encourages Governor, lawmakers to focus on reducing regulatory barriers, increasing health care access for all, keeping taxes low TOPEKA, Kan. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) responded to Governor Laura Kelly’s 2021 state of the state address, highlighting her remarks on health care, as well as spending and fiscal issues. Americans for Prosperity-Kansas State […]
The team at Americans for Prosperity has seen up close the overwhelming grassroots support for the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. As we reach out to people across America to discuss this issue, we’re tapping into an enthusiastic audience. With people across the country eager to share their views, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of engagement. And we’re […]
Grassroots group mobilizes activists to drive confirmation of Judge Barrett TOPEKA, Kan. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) today commended the Trump Administration for nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Barrett is an experienced, qualified, and independent-minded constitutionalist who will defend the Constitution and not legislate from the bench. Joining AFP’s robust, […]
TOPEKA, Kan. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) responded to a report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) that ranks Kansas forty-first for economic outlook. The 13th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index ranks every states’ economic outlook based on fifteen policy variables like tax rates and labor policies. […]
The Kansas Board of Education rejected an executive order from Governor Laura Kelly’s office last week that would have delayed the opening of schools until after Labor Day in response to COVID-19. The board made the right call. Kansas doesn’t need top-down solutions that decide the fate of every school in the state, regardless of circumstance. The severity of COVID-19 varies county by […]
TOPEKA, Kan. – Americans for Prosperity’s sister organization Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Kansas (AFPF-KS) released a report showing the Kansas government shut down businesses that were willing and able to comply with health and safety guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. READ THE FULL REPORT AFPF-KS reviewed essential business approvals and denials provided by the Kansas Department of […]
