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For decades, many Florida residents had no idea they were bankrolling corporations that already made millions in revenue through Enterprise Florida—a program that turned working families’ tax dollars into handouts for some of the state’s wealthiest companies.  At its core, Enterprise Florida was an agency created to attract businesses and jobs to the state. However, […]

NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Senate for passing SB 1281, which streamlines the current certificate of need (CON) process for health providers. The bill now heads to Governor Lee’s desk. The House passed the companion version, HB 948, yesterday. AFP-TN has been at the forefront of advocating for health care […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) and the LIBRE Initiative-Florida today announced a robust, statewide campaign focused on passing SB 48, a bill that expands educational freedom and streamlines the state’s scholarship programs for Florida students and families. The six-figure campaign includes advertising, digital outreach, direct mail, and grassroots engagement that educates Floridians on […]

Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander | Miami Herald Op-Ed The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the shortcomings of one-size-fits-all education. In the midst of a worldwide crisis, we saw our education system struggle to adapt to the individual needs of individual students. If it were not clear before that we need to move beyond prioritizing […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today praised the Senate Health Policy Committee for passing SJR 340, a bill by state Senator Manny Diaz that would require a supermajority vote by the legislature to enact a single payer health care system. AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander issued the following statement: “Aspects of our health […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today praised the Senate Education Committee for passing SB 48, a bill that expands educational freedom and streamlines the state’s scholarship programs for Florida students and families. AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander issued the following statement: “Lawmakers moved us a step closer to giving Florida students the tools […]

Grassroots group commits to helping mobilize support for bill that increases educational opportunity for Florida students Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended Senator Manny Diaz for introducing SB 48, a bill that expands educational freedom and streamlines the state’s scholarship programs for Florida students and families. AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander issued […]

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today announced a significant six-figure digital ad campaign urging Floridians to protect jobs, workers, and economic recovery by voting against Amendment 2. The ballot initiative would raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. So far, Americans for Prosperity has contacted more than a million […]

Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander | The News-Press The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding shutdown threw our economy a curveball no one saw coming. While families, workers, and small businesses across the Sunshine State struggle to make ends meet, policymakers are searching for solutions that will help ease the burden. But we ought […]