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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 […]
AFP-KS Sees 28 Endorsed Candidates Win General Election After Making More than 200,000 Overall Points of Voter Outreach TOPEKA, KS—Tonight, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) congratulates 28 endorsed candidates who won election and re-election to the Kansas state legislature. By reaching more than 200,000 Kansans across the state through door knocking, calls, as well as digital […]
Americans for Prosperity-Kansas Advocates for Four Key Reforms to Streamline Kansas’s Budget Process Topeka, KS – Americans for Prosperity – Kansas (AFP-KS) State Director Elizabeth Patton and Senior Fiscal Policy Fellow Kurt Couchman published a new op-ed featured in The Topeka Capital-Journal, highlighting the essential reforms needed for a more productive Kansas budget process. The Kansas Legislature’s current budget process, […]
Topeka, KS—Following the decision to increase rates for Kansas Gas Service (KGS) customers, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) condemned the action sharing how hardworking Kansans are already facing a cost-of-living crisis under the Biden-Harris Administration and higher energy bills hurt their bottom-line. AFP-KS State Director, Liz Patton, released the following statement: “We are disappointed to see […]
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity – Kansas 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 drive the conservative movement, while proactively opposing harmful ideas that […]
TOPEKA, KS – Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Kansas (AFPF-KS) filed a Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) complaint today against the Department of Commerce (Commerce). AFPF-KS filed the complaint with the Attorney General after the agency failed to provide reports requested by AFPF-KS over seven months ago regarding a Commerce-run corporate welfare scheme called the Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion Act (APEX). Commerce […]
Topeka, KS—Following the news of the proposal made to the Kansas Corporation Commission to consider rate increases for Kansas Gas Service (KGS) customers, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) has adamantly opposed the for-profit business from hitting Kansans with higher fees. Upon submitting comments to urge the commission to deny any rate hike, AFP-KS said that today’s proposed settlement […]
