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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 […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocacy group, on Thursday announced Skylar Zander as its new State Director. Zander previously served the state chapter as the Deputy Director and was in charge of policy and government affairs. “I am excited to lead the state’s best grassroots advocacy team to continue promoting […]
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 […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-FL (AFP-FL), a leading grassroots voice for education freedom, was in attendance today at the confirmation of Richard Corcoran to head the Florida Department of Education. AFP-FL Interim State Director Skylar Zander released the following statement: “All students, regardless of income or zip code, deserve to access to an education […]
Local transportation surtax challenged by Commissioner White Brandon, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) applauds District 4 Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White today for challenging a surtax increase that voters recently had an opportunity to review. When voters amended the County Charter, they believed they were supporting a moderate tax increase to fund transportation and […]
Grassroots group urges end of year action in Congress, invites Floridians to make their voices heard on criminal justice reform, spending, and trade Tallahassee, FL –Americans for Prosperity–Florida (AFP-FL) announced a targeted direct mail and digital campaign urging lawmakers to take on the country’s toughest challenges before the end of the year. Over the Thanksgiving holiday […]
Elections are (mostly) in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to get back to work in Tallahassee. The legislature’s organizing session will officially kick off tomorrow and Americans for Prosperity Florida is ready to work for more freedom and opportunity in the Sunshine State in 2019. Here’s your inside look at session proceedings: State Rep. […]
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 […]
