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DES MOINES, Iowa – Following the full Senate vote to confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State Director Drew Klein issued the following statement: “On behalf of activists across Iowa, who made and sent tens of thousands of calls and letters to their senators, we congratulate our newest Supreme […]
Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips and Senior Vice President of Legal and Judicial Strategy Casey Mattox met with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley last week over Facebook Live to discuss the confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Senator Grassley, a member of the Judiciary Committee, has asked the nominee questions during the hearing. She’s […]
The team at Americans for Prosperity has seen up close the overwhelming grassroots support for the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. As we reach out to people across America to discuss this issue, we’re tapping into an enthusiastic audience. With people across the country eager to share their views, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of engagement. And we’re […]
Grassroots group mobilizes activists to drive confirmation of Judge Barrett DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) today commended the Trump Administration for nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Barrett is an experienced, qualified, and independent-minded constitutionalist who will defend the Constitution and not legislate from the bench. Joining AFP’s […]
Lawmakers have made progress over the past few years to make Iowa a better place for individuals and families to live. Immense reform has been made in health care, regulations, taxation, and education. A Better Tomorrow for Iowa encourages future candidates to protect these reforms — while urging them to tackle the challenges that remain. In the following interview, Americans for Prosperity—Iowa State Director Drew Klein details what Better […]
The Iowa legislature recently completed a unique and challenging 2020 session. Despite a lengthy suspension due to coronavirus, there were some important policy advances that will help people in our state get ahead and build better lives. Among the positive moves by Iowa’s elected officials this year: Occupational Licensing: Last week Governor Kim Reynolds signed a measure to require Iowa licensing boards to […]
DES MOINES, Iowa — Americans for Prosperity-Iowa celebrated the passage of groundbreaking occupational licensing legislation. The bipartisan bill includes a first-of-its-kind provision that recognizes an individual’s work experience outside Iowa, easing the path for many to find fulfilling work in the Hawkeye state. “After years of education and advocacy, we’re excited to see the Iowa […]
Grassroots group calls on Senate to reject $3 trillion bailout DES MOINES, Iowa. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a report detailing the nearly $2 trillion in federal assistance already available to state and local governments, including more than $1.1 trillion that has been provided in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19. The analysis, conducted […]
What: Virtual premier of The Right Cut: A Barber Builds a Movement + Q&A with William Burt When: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST Where: AFP-Iowa’s Facebook page – RSVP here Every American deserves the opportunity to pursue fulfilling work and support their families. But too often, outdated and unfair licensing […]
