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I’m writing this just a few days removed from the 2023 FIRE Gala, held to celebrate a new era of FIRE, and my spirits are still high from the evening. What could be better than a night spent among fellow First Amendment advocates, discussing all the ways free speech benefits our society and brainstorming ways […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Americans for Prosperity – Utah (AFP-UT) today released its 2023 Legislative Scorecard. The scorecard is a tool for activists, the media, and the general public to learn how each senator and representative has voted in support of AFP’s mission to break down barriers and expand opportunity, making Utah the best state in […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity today announced Kevin Greene will serve as State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT). Greene joined AFP-UT in 2018 as policy director, and most recently served as Deputy State Director. New AFP-UT State Director Kevin Greene released the following statement: “I am excited to hit the ground running […]
Salt Lake City, UT – Americans for Prosperity-UT (AFP-UT) today commended lawmakers for the passage of HB215, the Utah Fits All Scholarship bill, which expands educational freedom in the state by creating a scholarship program, similar to an ESA (Educational Savings Account) that gives parents and children more choice when it comes to their education. This […]
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity – Utah awarded four members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award is given to lawmakers who were policy champions in the 117th Congress, on the frontlines of opposing bad ideas and proactively advancing principles and policies that offer solutions to Americans facing barriers to their upward […]
Congressman John Curtis Confirmed to Attend and Bring a Message Back to Washington: Americans are paying for your reckless spending. Enough! Lehi, UT— On Tuesday, July 26, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will partner with a local gas station, All About Food & Fuel, in Lehi, UT to lower gas to $2.38/gallon – the national average in mid-January 2021—as […]
AFP-UT Applauds Added Sunset Recurring Review of Licenses by The Office of Professional Licensure Review SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP)commended Utah’s Department of Commerce for launching a new office to review professional licenses. The Office of Professional Licensure Review will examine every single type of state required license and advise the legislature on the […]
Salt Lake City, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) today endorsed candidate Anthony Loubet (HD-27) for the Utah State Legislature. Loubet’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities, updating our criminal justice system, and generally making the American Dream more achievable for all Utahns earned this endorsement. Loubet will create more opportunities for the people of Utah to learn and work. AFP […]
SALT LAKE, CITY—Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) today congratulated State Rep. Kera Birkeland on winning her primary election. Since their endorsement, Americans for Prosperity-Utah made thousands of calls in support of Rep. Birkeland’s reelection, talking with hundreds of constituents about why she is the right choice for Utah’s 4th House District. Following Utah primary election results, […]
