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Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) announced today that Jennifer Beving has been named its new State Director. Beving, who joined AFP–SD in 2024 as Deputy State Director, brings deep South Dakota roots and a clear vision for the state’s future. Raised on a farm in eastern South Dakota and now living in the Black Hills, she understands firsthand […]
Pierre, SD — 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 to […]
Pierre, SD – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) announced its support for H.B.1020, Establish Education Savings Accounts, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mehlhaff and House Majority Leader Odenbach. This bill will expand educational opportunities for all students and empower parents to choose what educational options best fit their child’s needs. The grassroots organization will run a digital […]
Sioux Falls, SD – In their bi-yearly report card ranking governors their role in promoting fiscal responsibility, the Cato Institue has ranked Governor Kristi Noem in the top five in the country for cutting taxes and spending. Governor Noam has championed a limited-government approach to fiscal policy in South Dakota, pushing for a sales tax […]
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) awarded two members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing principles and policies that advance the conservative movement, while proactively opposing harmful ideas […]
Rapid City, South Dakota—This week, Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) hosted its Annual Legislative Wrap Up Event evaluating performance of the South Dakota State Legislature on bills considered during the 2024 legislative session and whether they would advance freedom and opportunity in the Rushmore State. AFP-SD Regional Vice President Don Haggar gave the session an overall […]
Vote ‘no’ on Amendment D Welcome to our coalition members in opposing Medicaid expansion. It’s a true team effort, and this toolkit is a resource to quickly review media talking points, find one-pagers, and reference articles and speaking engagements . Thank you for all that you do! Messaging: Every South Dakotan deserves greater access to […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Americans For Prosperity – South Dakota (AFP-SD) today released its legislative scorecard, a way to track the votes of legislators on key issues for South Dakotans. This year, the key votes centered on AFP-SD’s major priorities: improving accessibility to quality health care in South Dakota, improving our education system, and creating more economic opportunity […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Americans for Prosperity today announced its promotion of long-time South Dakota legislative leader, Don Haggar. Previously leading the charge as state director of Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD), Haggar brings extensive knowledge and a rolodex of legislative accomplishments to his new position where he will oversee the operations of several states across […]
