Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced the launch of a robust, statewide mail and digital campaign focused on helping reform Tennessee’s health care system. The group is targeting temporary reforms that were enacted to help those impacted by COVID-19 and ensure those reforms are made permanent. AFP-TN’s ad campaign will initially focus […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity held a tele town hall with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn yesterday on the $3 trillion spending package introduced in the House of Representatives and why Congress needs to reject this attempt to bail out cities and states for years of fiscal irresponsibility. Recently, AFP launched a national grassroots campaign to mobilize grassroots […]
KNOXVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced it will host a Facebook live tomorrow with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and AFP Regional Director Ryan Black for a conversation on local and state bailouts and why Congress needs to reject attempts to bail out states for years of fiscal irresponsibility. Recently, AFP launched a national […]
AFP launches campaign to reject federal bailouts NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee today urged Tennessee’s congressional delegation to reject state bailout requests. The grassroots group will mobilize activists against another massive spending bill by running a significant national campaign that includes digital ads directing activists to a petition for them to sign. Americans for […]
Grassroots group calls for Metro to cut reckless spending NASHVILLE, TN – Following Nashville’s Mayor John Cooper budget proposal, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “We can’t tax our way out of this budget shortfall. Punishing people with a 32% tax increase is the last thing Nashvillians need during this […]
KNOXVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced it is hosting an online conversation with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs about his plan to safely reopen Knox County’s economy. Americans for Prosperity will discuss how policymakers, public health officials, and communities can work together to provide clear standards that businesses can adapt to meet […]
Phased in approach prioritizes public health while rebooting the economy NASHVILLE, TN – Following Governor Bill Lee’s announcement to end the state-wide stay-at-home order on May 1st for 89 of Tennessee’s 95 counties, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded Governor Bill Lee for his approach to protect both public health and help safely reboot the […]
NASHVILLE, TN – With the criminal justice system under increasing strain from COVID-19, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today thanked the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) and correctional facilities for increasing testing to ensure all staff and incarcerated individuals are protected from the spread of the coronavirus. The grassroots group is calling on more testing and […]
NAHSVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the state legislature for passing the budget and prioritizing the health and safety of Tennesseans. Americans for Prosperity State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “We commend Governor Lee, Lt. Governor McNally, and the legislature for passing a budget that prioritizes public safety while ensuring […]
