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Topeka, KS – This week, Americans for Prosperity – Kansas (AFP-KS) testified before state lawmakers on key policy issues, advocating for pro-growth policies and pushing back against ineffective legislation. AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton testified before the Senate Commerce Committee in opposition to Senate Bill 197, while AFP-KS Deputy State Director Tanner Tempel testified before the […]
Wichita, KS—Recently, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) touted the launch of a new national campaign called Protect Prosperity which aims to urge lawmakers in D.C. to renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) which is set to expire at the end of the year. U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) and Member of […]
AFP-KS Encourages legislators to adopt Sunflower State Solutions to move Kansas forward Topeka, KS—As the 2025 legislative session is underway in the Sunflower State, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) says that Governor Laura Kelly’s address to legislators and budget proposal would take Kansas in the wrong direction of fiscal irresponsibility. Instead, the grassroots powerhouse is urging lawmakers in […]
Topeka, KS—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 support President Trump’s second-term legislative agenda, launches […]
Topeka, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) announced that Tanner Tempel will take on the role of Deputy State Director for the chapter’s permanent grassroots operations. Tempel’s announcement comes after Jon Lueth’s new opportunity within AFP. Tempel joins AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton in leading Americans for Prosperity’s Kansas chapter. Most recently, the Garden City native served as the Senior […]
Topeka, KS—This year, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) helped tackle out-of-control government regulation that was burdening the day-to-day lives of Kansans. As featured in its new video, AFP-KS alongside coalition partners and policy champions recall the pathway to passing the REINS Act, HB 2648, this year only to receive a veto shutdown by Governor Laura Kelly. As shown […]
Topeka, KS—On Friday, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) held an event outside of the Westlake Ace Hardware to highlight the dangers posed by the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and other policies in Kansas that could negatively impact electric rates during the upcoming legislative session. AFP-KS spoke with dozens of shoppers about ROFR which is expected to […]
When Sean Willcott unwrapped a home brew kit in 2012, he never imagined it would be the beginning of his journey to owning a business, becoming an activist, and eventually being elected to the state legislature. Until this year, only 2% of beer sold in Kansas was produced in the state. That had nothing to […]
Leavenworth, KS—After a close race that has been determined by a 31-vote margin, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) congratulated Jeff Klemp for being elected to serve State Senate District 5. Since announcing their endorsement of Klemp, AFP-KS’ longstanding grassroots based has been connecting with voters through door knocking, digital ads, phone calls, and mail. AFP-KS credits […]
