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Letter in Support of A-3872 For Discussion on Monday, December 3rd Assembly Regulated Professions Committee Dear Chairman Giblin, Vice Chair Jimenez, and Members of the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity’s tens of thousands of activists in New Jersey, I respectfully urge you to please support bill A-3872, which is up […]

COLUMBUS, OH—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) has released its 132nd General Assembly lame duck session legislative priorities and key votes.  AFP-OH will encourage its activists to reach out to their state representatives and state senators to take principled stands on pending legislation. The organization is advocating for the passage of House Bills 189 and 342, while […]

FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today announced the launch of digital ads and direct-mail efforts to support six Kentucky State Representative candidates based on their leadership removing barriers to opportunity and improve Kentuckians’ lives: Rep. Richard Heath (KY-02), Rep. Jim Gooch (KY-12), Rep. DJ Johnson (KY-13), Rep. Brandon Reed (KY-24), Rep. Kevin Bratcher (KY-29), and […]

Dear Senator / Assembly Member: On behalf of tens of thousands of Americans for Prosperity activists in New Jersey, and over 3.2 million activists across the nation, I write today to applaud the opportunity S-2703 represents for our state, and to highlight needed areas for reform within the legislation. S-2703 would legalize the cultivation, sale, […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) on Wednesday applauded a new executive order issued by Gov. Susana Martinez that is an unprecedented reform that will break down barriers to opportunity for thousands of New Mexicans and make it easier for them to find work and succeed. It will also give New Mexico’s consumers […]

FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today announced support for six Kentucky State Representatives based on their leadership on policies that work to remove barriers to opportunity and improve Kentuckians’ lives: Rep. Richard Heath (KY-02), Rep. Jim Gooch (KY-12), Rep. DJ Johnson (KY-13), Rep. Brandon Reed (KY-24), Rep. Kevin Bratcher (KY-29), and Rep. Phil Moffett (KY-32). […]

TRENTON, NJ – Today, Governor Phil Murphy issued a conditional veto of Assembly Bill 3754 and companion Senate Bill 2510. This measure that passed with unanimous and bipartisan support in the general assembly would have exempted hair braiding entrepreneurs from expensive and unnecessary occupational licensing requirements. Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey State (AFP-NJ) Director, […]

Grassroots group applauds years of thoughtful policy reforms that catapulted Florida to be recognized as the freest state in the country Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates for freedom are applauding Florida lawmakers from the past several legislative sessions for pushing for policy outcomes that have led the Sunshine State […]

DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) unveiled the recipients of the 2018 Pinnacle of Prosperity Awards Thursday. The awards are given to members of the legislature who, through floor votes, committee votes, and bill sponsorship, supported policies that expanded economic opportunities for individuals and small business. Award recipients were also cheered for their support of policies […]