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AFP-SC grassroots army will engage in state races for the first time in chapter’s history COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its support of five candidates to serve various parts of the Palmetto State, reported first by the SC Daily Gazette. With a priority to advance policies that put South Carolina families, schools, and businesses first, […]
AUSTIN, TX – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Texas (AFP-TX) announced its endorsement of five candidates for the Texas House of Representatives, including the official re-endorsement of two candidates who are back on the ballot for the May 28th runoff election. AFP-TX chose these candidates for their steadfast commitment to school choice in Texas, which will be […]
TOPEKA, KS—Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is disappointed in the Governor’s veto of SB 434 which would have exempted the practice of hair removal by sugaring from the definition of cosmetology thus reducing onerous occupational licensing requirements. AFP-KS State Director, Liz Patton, made the following statement: “AFP-Kansas is disappointed with Governor Kelly’s decision to veto SB […]
COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) commended the Senate passage of S. 1132 which would expand the types of services certain cosmetologists could provide beyond a brick-and-mortar salon by de-regulating beauty services such as hair braiding and makeup artists as well as S. 857 to expand mobile cosmetology units. If passed by the House, AFP-SC said that the legislation […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced its first wave of endorsements in competitive primary seats. Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (LD-100), Representative Robert Leadbeter (LD-109), and Representative Mike Cabell (LD-117) earned AFP-PA’s endorsements for their commitment to protecting Pennsylvania taxpayers, growing the Keystone economy, and giving Pennsylvanians access to personalized health care. This first wave […]
TOPEKA, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is applauding the final passage of SB 434 and awaits the Governor’s signature to exempt the practice of hair removal by sugaring from the definition of cosmetology. AFP-KS State Director, Elizabeth Patton, issued the following statement: “AFP-KS supports legislative efforts to reform burdensome occupational licensing requirements that often impede […]
Indianapolis, IN— Today, Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) announced endorsements for four Indiana Senate candidates and nine Indiana House of Representatives candidates for the primary elections on May 7, 2024. AFP-IN State Director Josh Webb released the following statement: “With the primary around the corner, we are engaging with residents and making the case for the […]
ATLANTA, GA – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) hosted the second Day at the Capitol of 2024. During the event, activists met with lawmakers and advocated for education freedom, Certificate of Need repeal, and occupational licensing reform. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “We thank our grassroots activists who showed up […]
Dear Lawmaker: On behalf of our activists across West Virginia, I urge you to support Senate Bill 493. This vote may be recorded in our 2024 session legislative scorecard. AFP, like you, believes Mountaineers deserve the ability to support their families without undue government burdens. While often well-intentioned, many occupational licensing requirements are anti-competitive, needlessly […]
