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Hosts first of two bootcamps to develop engagement skills, educate on policy goals MERIDIAN, MS — Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) hosted the first of two bootcamps for grassroot activists. The second bootcamp is next Tuesday, September 20th. The bootcamps are focused on AFP as an organization as well as their main policy objectives of […]
Because of inflation, Mississippians have less money in their pockets than they did at this time last year. Consumer prices soared 9.1 percent between June 2021 and June 2022. Not only are residents paying more for groceries and clothing, the cost of gas over time reflects the historic levels inflation Americans are experiencing. Americans can […]
Announces Promotion of Cade Yates to Deputy State Director JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi today announced the promotion of Cade Yates to Deputy State Director, as the chapter continues to build out its state team. Cade was previous Grassroots Engagement Director. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement: “Cade is a dedicated and […]
Hires new Grassroots Engagement Director for central Mississippi JACKSON, MS – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) has announced a new legislative bootcamp for grassroots activists. To run the training and engage Mississippians, AFP-MS has hired Stone Clanton as the Central Mississippi Grassroots Engagement Director. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement: “Our […]
JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) held an open house for grassroots activists at its Jackson office this week. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement: “Tuesday’s open house was an opportunity for us to build out a strong grassroots team around the state and connect directly with activists on […]
Calls it a “bold first step” towards full elimination of the state income tax JACKSON, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) today thanked Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves for signing HB 531, Mississippi Tax Freedom Act of 2022 which would reduce the state income tax. AFP-MS has advocated for a responsible solution to eliminate the state income tax. […]
LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) hosted grassroots activists at a golf-themed event in DeWitt Thursday night as part of the group’s campaign against the Biden-Sanders “infrastructure” proposals currently making their way through Congress. Attendees each took ten swings at the DeWitt Golf Center driving range where each yard driven represented $1 million. Together, […]
JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today applauded Governor Reeves for signing into law House Bill 1263, the Universal Occupational License Reciprocity bill. The bill, authored by Representative Becky Currie, allows for an easier method of transferring a professional license to Mississippi upon the individual becoming a resident. Mississippi is now only one of […]
JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today applauded the legislature’s passage of HB 1263, a bill seeking to make it easier for skilled professionals to relocate to the Magnolia State. The measure would allow individuals who move to Mississippi, establish residency, and hold professional licenses in another state an easier process in obtaining a license here […]
