Tallahassee, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action-FL) announced its endorsement of six candidates for the Florida State Legislature:

• Jay Trumbull (Senate District 02)
• Cyndi Stevenson (House District 18)
• Dean Black (House District 15)
• Josie Tomkow (House District 51)
• Tiffany Esposito (House District 77)
• Juan Carlos Porras (House District 119)

These candidates earned AFP Action-FL’s endorsement by supporting policies and ideas that reinforce the proper role of government and empower people, so more Floridians can build  prosperous lives.

 

“Florida is known and loved for its freedom-minded approach to our state’s and nation’s most pressing problems. We need lawmakers in Tallahassee who will support policies that empower people to build, innovate, and problem solve, and block any attempts at government overreach to keep our state a competitive place to live and work,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Skylar Zander. “The candidates we’re endorsing today will help create more opportunities for all Floridians.”

 

BACKGROUND

Jay Trumbull (Senate District 02) 

Rep. Jay Trumbull is a policy champion on state spending. He has proven to be fiscally responsible with every taxpayer dollar. He worked to cut and reduce state spending. He has also been a leader against cronyism and corporate welfare, playing a key role in stopping major corporate handouts like film projects and stadium funding. Rep. Trumbull supports health care reform that would allow medical professionals to practice to the full scope of their training to increase access to care in Florida.

 

Cyndi Stevenson (House District 18) 

Rep. Cyndi Stevenson supports increasing educational opportunities through programs like universal Education Savings Accounts, so every family has the support they need to give their children the education they deserve. Rep. Stevenson has been a key voice on telehealth reform, playing a primary role in expanding telehealth services in Florida.

 

Dean Black (House District 15) 

Dean Black is a small business owner and rancher who knows the harmful impacts of burdensome regulations on businesses. He will be a strong advocate for reducing government control over privately-owned business operations, so more businesses can prosper. Black also supports increasing educational freedom in Florida.

 

Josie Tomkow (House District 51) 

Rep. Josie Tomkow is a champion on health care and spending. She supported “Scope of Practice” reform to work towards a more patient-centered health care system and has demonstrated a deep commitment to using taxpayer dollars responsibly. Rep. Tomkow has been an advocate for responsible energy development, working to keep much-needed jobs in the energy sector.

 

Tiffany Esposito (House District 77)

Tiffany Esposito is devoted to keeping Florida the best place to live and work. She supports occupational licensing reform to reduce burdens on workers. She also advocates for more educational opportunities to further empower parents to select the best education environment to meet their children’s unique learning needs. She will work to further remove the heavy hand of government from people’s lives.

 

Juan Carlos Porras (House District 119) 

Carlos Porras attended a charter school growing up, positioning him to be a powerful voice in support of educational opportunities. He is a proponent of increasing educational freedom in Florida, so more students can reach their full potential. He will be a strong leader for Florida families. On health care, he supports “Scope of Practice” reform to increase health care accessibility in the state.

 

AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) issued the following statement on Mayra Flores’ (TX-34) hard-fought victory to represent Texans in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“We congratulate Mayra Flores on her win and look forward to her representing Texas in Congress,” said AFP Action Texas Senior Advisor Mack Morris. “South Texas residents made it clear that they are ready for a change and know Flores will work to do what’s right for our state’s future – whether that be keeping more money in their families’ pockets, expanding educational opportunities, or advancing quality, affordable health care options. We’re excited to work with Flores to advance principled policy solutions that expand opportunity for every Texan.”

Background:

AFP Action Endorses Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives, 06/01/2022

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action-FL) today announced its endorsement of four candidates for the Florida State Legislature:

• Blaise Ingoglia (Senate District 11)
• Nick DiCeglie (Senate District 18)
• Bryan Avila (Senate District 39)
• Thomas Leek (House District 28)
• David Smith (House District 38)

 

These candidates earned AFP Action-FL’s endorsement by supporting policies that limit the government’s ability to erect roadblocks to opportunity and success across Florida.

 

“Florida is a growing and vibrant state. We need lawmakers in Tallahassee who will support policies that break down government-imposed barriers that limit the ability of individuals and businesses to grow and prosper and create a strong economy where every Floridian benefits,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Skylar Zander. “These candidates will help create an opportunity climate that will continue to make Florida a destination for freedom-loving people.”

 

AFP Action-FL will leverage its grassroots activists, direct mail, and digital advertising to educate voters and encourage their support for endorsed candidates.

 

BACKGROUND

Blaise Ingoglia (Senate District 38)

Rep. Blaise Ingoglia is a champion of labor and regulatory reform. He works to get the government out of the way, so more businesses and employees can thrive. He wrote a bill that would create a red tape reduction advisory council to keep the regulatory burden on businesses low. He also supports lower taxes, so Floridians can keep more of their hard-earn money. In the state Senate Rep. Ingoglia will be a reliable leader for business owners and working Floridians.

 

Nick DiCeglie (Senate District 18)

Rep. Nick DiCeglie believes that the state government should not provide unfair advantages to large businesses at the expense of small businesses. In the State Senate, he will work to ensure that state regulations are fair and respectful of state taxpayers. Rep. DiCeglie supported legislation to promote the state’s craft distilleries industry and make it easier to operate home-based businesses. He also supported legislation to empower families with greater education freedom through family scholarship programs.

 

Bryan Avila (Senate District 39)

Rep. Bryan Avila is a champion of health care and fiscally responsible spending policies. He supports legislation to expand personal health care options, such as eliminating certificate of need requirements that limit access and choice and drive-up costs, and the expansion of telehealth and scope of practice for physician assistants.

 

Thomas Leek (House District 28)

Rep. Leek has been a supporter of legislation that helps get the government out of the way of innovative entrepreneurs working to create new businesses. He is a co-sponsor of legislation to enhance Florida’s cottage food industry and promote the state’s craft distillery industry. He supports reforming state occupational licensing regulations that make it more difficult to start new businesses and obtain certain jobs.

 

David Smith (House District 38)

Rep. David Smith understands that helping formerly incarcerated people is critical to their successful reintegration into society and safer communities. In the legislature, he supports giving juvenile offenders an opportunity to expunge their records by attending diversion classes and expanding education opportunities for people on probation.

 

ABOUT AFP ACTION

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability supported by a world-class data operation.

 

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee, registered with the Florida division of elections, focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

Springfield, Illinois – Americans for Prosperity Action-Illinois today endorsed Jesse Reising in his campaign to represent the people of the Illinois 13^th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

AFP Action will leverage a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support Reising’s campaign.

“Jesse Reising will bring a wealth of experience to the U.S. Congress,” said AFP Action-IL Senior Advisor Jason Heffley. “When a college football injury sidetracked his plans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, Reising went to Afghanistan as a civilian contractor to support our U.S. troops. His support for our military did not stop there. Upon his return, he established a non-profit organization that helps veterans transition from military services to college students.

“In Congress, Reising will be a champion for Illinois taxpayers, working to lower taxes, curb harmful and unnecessary regulations, and reduce the out-of-control government spending that drives inflation and makes life difficult for everyday Americans,” said Heffley. “He will help get the government out of the way to empower parents with greater choice when it comes to their children’s education. And he will be a strong voice for our nation’s veterans on issues such as expanding veteran health care options.

“Jesse Reising is the type of congressional candidate that AFP Action volunteers want to support, and they’ll be out in force working for his election,” he said.

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation.

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

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