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Imagine paying $20,000 for a year of training to become licensed in your trade but never being taught the skills to provide the service. That was the situation for sugarists in Kansas who provide hair removal services. To learn the craft of sugaring — a technique that uses sugar, water, and lemon juice to remove […]
Columbus, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) announced endorsements for two Ohio Senate candidates and ten Ohio House of Representatives candidates for the general elections on November 5, 2024. These endorsements come after 14 AFP-OH endorsed candidates won their primary races in March. AFP-OH Deputy State Director Tim Ross released the following statement: […]
America thrives when people are free to think, speak, and be themselves. Whether you’re working a 9-to-5 job in a big company, freelancing in a creative field, as an independent contractor in construction, or starting your own business, you should be free to pursue your career on your terms. But right now, government regulations are […]
Lansing, MI—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its first slate of endorsed candidates for the general election on November 5, 2024. AFP-MI endorsed the following candidates in their state primary races and is prepared to continue supporting them through the November election: State Rep. Jamie Thompson (HD-28), Dale Biniecki (HD-31), Steve Frisbie (HD-44), State Rep. […]
Harrisburg, PA — Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced its first wave of endorsements of candidates running for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. AFP-PA will support fourteen candidates, including Jen Dintini (SD-45), Rep. Valerie Gaydos (LD-44), Amy Bradley (LD-72) and McKayla Kathio (LD-118) in key swing districts, as well as the following candidates running for House […]
ATLANTA, GA – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) released its 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting state lawmakers’ votes during the historic legislative session. The full downloadable PDF is available here. The digital version of the scorecard can be found by visiting GAScorecard.com. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “The 2023-2024 legislative session was a […]
Concord, NH – Americans for Prosperity – New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced its first slate of endorsements for Executive Council, State Senate, and State House of Representatives. The following 13 candidates have earned AFP-NH’s support for their integrity and steadfast commitment to expanding freedom and opportunity for all Granite Staters. AFP-NH will mobilize its statewide network […]
Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) celebrated Virginia’s first placement for business in CNBC’s annual state competitiveness rankings. Occupational licensing reforms have been critical to Virginia’s first place ranking, while high business costs and the energy grid remain Virginia’s weaknesses. AFP-VA State Director Tim Parrish released the following statement: “We are thrilled […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today announced three new endorsements for the state House of Representatives from across the state, ahead of the state primary elections in August. As an organization committed to advancing limited government, economic prosperity, education freedom and other key issues set for debate in next year’s legislative session, AFP-MO is […]
