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Topeka, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) commended the passage of House Bill 2284, a plan to tackle the rising cost of living by letting hardworking Kansans keep more money in their pockets. As reported by AFP-KS earlier this week, polling shows that the majority of residents agree that a simple, single-rate tax plan is the best way […]

AFP Found Nearly 60% of Kansans Across the State Want a Simple, Single-Rate Tax Topeka, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) released new polling results which show nearly six-in-ten voters favor changing the state’s current complicated income tax to a single-rate tax system. AFP-KS has been advocating for a simple single-rate tax on its Prosperity Express Tour alongside Senate President Ty Masterson […]

Topeka, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) issued a statement in response to Governor Kelly’s State of the State address urging the Governor to embrace a forward-thinking vision that will increase opportunities for every Kansan. AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton said the following: “The priorities outlined by Governor Kelly in the State of the State address […]

While Kansans were busy buying and unwrapping gifts over the holidays, auditors revealed distressing problems with two major corporate welfare programs run by the Department of Commerce that could leave taxpayers holding the bag. Bad news about these types of programs isn’t surprising based on a long-track record of failure aside from giving politicians opportunities […]

Wichita, KS—Recently, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) held its second grocery store giveback event where $60 gift cards were given to 100 shoppers to help offset the rising price of food ahead of the holiday season. AFP-KS has given out a total of $12,000 in grocery store gift cards to community members between November and December in response to the Bidenomics’ impact […]

Wichita, KS—The fact remains that expanding Medicaid impedes care options to the most vulnerable in our society—making it harder for rural care providers and those in need from receiving the help they require. That’s why Kansas was among the ten states who opposed expanding the program. However, Governor Laura Kelly is doubling down on this […]

Wichita, KS–The special interim committee on civil asset forfeiture marks an important inflection point in Kansas police reform. Earlier this year, Americans for Prosperity-KS (AFP-KS) released an updated report analyzing civil asset forfeiture in Kansas and found that current laws allow law enforcement to unconstitutionally confiscates people’s property with very little recourse. Now, Kansas lawmakers […]

Wichita, KS–In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) held several events in Garden City, Liberal, and Dodge City last Thursday and Friday to discuss the economic challenges many Kansans are faced with as a result of Bidenomics and the current administration’s failed economic policies. In addition to these events, AFP-KS was in Wichita […]

AFP-KS made more than 247,000 voter contacts through digital ads, door knocking, mailers, and telephone outreach. WICHITA, KS—After a competitive election, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is thrilled to congratulate Lily Wu on her successful endeavor to serve as Wichita’s next mayor. AFP-KS endorsed Wu as the best candidate to represent the state’s largest city early on. While AFP-KS grassroots activists have worked in the […]