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Americans for Prosperity Action Announces First Round of Endorsements for Florida’s 2024 Elections

abarrett on May 9, 2024

Americans for Prosperity Action Florida endorses four candidates for key state Senate races

Statewide, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFPA-FL) announced its first round of endorsements for the election season backing four principled leaders to serve in the state Senate. AFPA-FL will educate and mobilize voters in support of these candidates through its vast grassroots base as well as digital and mail campaigns.

AFPA-FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement:

“AFP Action is confident that these proven leaders will continue to serve the interests of their constituents in the Senate while advancing legislation that unleashes freedom and prosperity. Local leadership has made our state a strong example across the nation despite reckless policies from Washington. We look forward to delivering results for residents throughout the state and our grassroots activists are ready to connect with voters.”

Endorsed Candidates

State Sen. Corey Simon (SD-03)

As Senate Education Committee Chairman, Senator Simon prioritized educational freedom and opportunity for all Floridians. He prioritized passing the largest universal Education Savings Account bill in the country, while also working to remove barriers for traditional public schools. Senator Simon has been fighting tirelessly to help Senate District 3 recover from hurricane Idalia. We are confident he will continue this great work if re-elected.

State Rep. Thomas Leek (SD-07)

Rep. Leek is a proven conservative who has stood strong with the Governor in his fight to protect Florida from the Biden border crisis. He’s worked to try and relieve homeowners from out-of-control insurance costs. Rep. Leek is a problem solver, and we can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together when he is in the Florida Senate.

State Rep. Stan McClain (SD-09)

Rep. McClain has worked hard on ensuring Floridians have strong private prosperity rights while working to solve housing affordability issues. He has fought back against those who have tried to overregulate businesses while also working to get rid of erroneous occupational licensing barriers that keep people from getting to work.

State Sen. Bryan Avila (SD-39)

Sen. Avila has been a champion for fiscal responsibility in the Florida legislature. He’s ensured Florida isn’t committing to long term debt and instead focusing on the core functions of Government. Senator Avila has been a champion for Florida’s families by prioritizing educational freedom and less regulations in his time in the Senate. We look forward to continuing to work with Senator Avila for years to come.

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AFP Action Congratulates Ryan Mackenzie on Primary Victory

abarrett on April 24, 2024

Lehigh, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity Action congratulated State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (LD-187) for winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Primary. He will go on to face Rep. Susan Wild in November’s general election.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement after the race was called:

“Last year, we told Americans that we were going to be getting into more primaries, more often, because candidate quality matters. Ryan Mackenzie’s victory tonight ensures that voters in Pennsylvania’s 7^th Congressional District have a clear choice in November between maintaining the status quo or ushering in a new era of principled leadership in Washington.

“We look forward to continuing our support for Ryan Mackenzie into November. We already have spoken to 70,000 voters in the 7^th District and we will continue this conversation every day between now and Election Day.”

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AFP Action Announces Next Wave of State Legislative Endorsements in Contested Georgia Races

abarrett on April 12, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) threw its support behind candidates running in contested primaries in Georgia.

State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick (SD-32) as well as Speaker Pro Temp Jan Jones and State Reps. Todd Jones (HD-25), Chuck Martin (HD-49), Lauren Daniel (HD-117), David Jenkins (HD-136) will have AFP Action’s backing in their primary races.

These lawmakers have earned AFPA’s endorsement for their commitment to protecting Georgia’s taxpayers, lowering barrier to work and employment, expanding education freedom for Georgia’s students, and supporting reforms to healthcare policy that give Georgians a personal option in health care.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after announcing the endorsed candidates:

“Georgians have seen amazing progress this year as the legislature embraced transformative policies to advance education freedom, increase access to healthcare, and remove barriers to employment and entrepreneurship. These champions helped get good policy to the governor’s desk, but they aren’t going to stop there, or rest on their laurels. We have more work to do to make Georgia freer and more prosperous. We need them to stay in Atlanta and keep moving freedom forward in the Peach State.”

Background

Senator Kay Kirkpatrick

With her extensive background in medicine, Senator Kirkpatrick utilized her expertise again this term to advance policies that give Georgians a personal option. Most prominently, she served on the Senate’s Certificate of Need Reform Study Committee and was a credible and stalwart voice for the need for repealing this outdated regulation.

Rep. Jan Jones

Speaker Pro Temp Jones was integral in building support in the House for transformative education policy, Senate Bill 233. Big policy change requires top tier leadership, and Jones’ leadership on this bill contributed significantly to the bill’s eventual passage.

Rep. Todd Jones

As the House sponsor of Senate Bill 233, Rep. Jones was critical in pushing forward this important piece of legislation to empower parents to have more control over their child’s education. Additionally, he was the House sponsor for Senate Bill 429, the Small Business Protection Act which would provide the legislature with more oversight on the negative impacts regulation cane have on businesses.

Rep. Chuck Martin

As a member of the House Regulated Industries Committee, Rep. Martin has developed an expertise and been a leading voice on the need for smart regulatory policy, including occupational licensure reform, like with his sponsorship of House Bill 155. Martin is also a taxpayer champion, consistently speaking for the taxpayer and being willing to question the wisdom of expensive tax expenditures that are awarded to specific businesses or industries at the expense of the average taxpayer.

Rep. Lauren Daniel

In her first term, Rep. Daniel has shown leadership on important issues. After Senate Bill 233 failed in the House in 2023, she was one of three representatives to attend a press conference encouraging the House to continue to pursue this important legislation. Additionally, Rep. Daniel has spoken out on the need for certificate of need reform, specifically for allowing birth centers to be exempted. This policy change was included in the CON reform bill, House Bill 1339.

Rep. David Jenkins

Rep. Jenkins has been outspoken in his support of empowering people and limiting government. A prime example of that was his sponsorship of House Bill 212 to lower occupational licensure barriers. While this bill didn’t pass, his efforts in 2023 set the stage for a similar bill to earn final passage in 2024, Senate Bill 354.

AFP Action Shows How Bernie Moreno Will Fight for Ohioans in New Ads

abarrett on April 10, 2024

New ads demonstrate Moreno’s strength as a self-made man

Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) has launched a new $1 million campaign in the Buckeye State demonstrating how Bernie Moreno will fight to bring down costs, grow jobs, and secure the border to protect Americans.

Meanwhile, poll after poll continues to show the president’s favorability near rock bottom as Americans struggle with the higher costs of everyday life. As the Biden administration’s policies prove disastrous, Sen. Sherrod Brown is doubling down on his support for Biden’s reckless agenda. This needs to change.

Watch ads here and here.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Donovan O’Neil released the following statement:

“Bernie Moreno is exactly what Ohio, and our country, needs. He’s not a typical politician who cares about the status quo – he is a self-made entrepreneur who understands Americans’ struggles through and through. He has the experience, grit, and integrity needed to fight for lowering costs and growing jobs in the Buckeye State.

“Securing the border is also top of his list. Moreno won’t back down, and he is here to fight for the safety and prosperity for all Americans. It’s time for a new perspective in the Senate to deliver real results to the American people.”

Watch ads here and here.