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Iowa resident Althea Cole developed severe rheumatoid arthritis at eight years old. When she reached adulthood, her health drastically narrowed her future career options. Because a traditional 9-5 job wasn’t in the cards, Althea embraced the gig economy and became an independent contractor. Always interested in creating change in her community, Althea connected with her […]
DES MOINES, IA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative organization […]
DES MOINES, IA – In its biennial report ranking America’s governors on their fiscal policies from a limited-government perspective, the Cato Institute has named Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds as the top governor for cutting taxes and spending. Governor Reynolds has championed tax reform and responsible spending and has earned the highest score on Cato’s reports […]
DES MOINES, IA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-Iowa) is announcing eight additional endorsements to the Iowa State Legislature: State Rep. Brooke Boden (HD-21), Samantha Fett (HD-22), State Rep. Ray Sorensen (HD-23), State Rep. Hans Wilz (HD-25), State Rep. Mark Thompson (HD-56), State Rep. Heather Hora (HD-92), State Sen. Amy Sinclair (SD-12), Kara Warme (SD-26) […]
DES MOINES, IA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-Iowa) is endorsing Oliver Bardwell in his bid for the 27th district in the Iowa House of Representatives. Bardwell marks AFP-Iowa’s 19thstate legislative endorsement of this political cycle. Earlier this month, AFP announced 18 legislative endorsements. AFP-Iowa, as part of the largest grassroots organization in the country, plans to leverage the […]
DES MOINES, IA – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) today announced its support of 18 candidates running for election and reelection to the Iowa State Legislature. AFP-IA supports the following candidates for their leadership and commitment to increasing opportunity for all Iowans: State Sen. Dan Dawson (SD-10), State Sen. Brad Zaun (SD-22), State Sen. Jeff Reichman (SD-50), […]
DES MOINES, IA – Tonight, three State House candidates endorsed by Americans for Prosperity-Iowa were successful in their primary elections. Sam Wengryn (HD-24), State Rep. Joshua Meggers (HD-54) and Jennifer Smith (HD-72) each won the Republican nomination for their district. After the races were called, AFP Iowa State Director Tyler Raygor issued the following statement: “AFP-IA […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) today announced its support of candidates running for election and reelection to the Iowa House of Representatives. The following candidates earned the support of AFP-IA for their leadership and commitment to increasing opportunity for all Iowans: State Rep. Joshua Meggers (HD-54) and non-incumbent challengers Sam Wengryn (HD-24) and […]
Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots advocacy group, announced two changes to the leadership structure today within one of its most successful state chapters – Iowa. After more than nine years at the helm, former State Director Drew Klein is moving into a Regional Vice President role and his long-time deputy state director is […]
