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SMITH: AFP or Granite Solutions, Who Irritates You More?

February 8, 2026 Julie Smith

Most people are already familiar with Americans for Prosperity (AFP), so it’s really not necessary to write a new book on them, but there are a few things to point out. One does not need to be a card-carrying paid member to attend their free events, seminars, and workshops. These events are often generously catered. … Read more

Javion Kastner (at right) and Seth Fewer

PAGE: Barre Freshmen Organize TPUSA Club

September 23, 2025 Guy Page

Seth Fewer and Javion Kastner are freshmen at Spaulding High School in Barre. Last night, they attended the Americans for Prosperity legislative forum in Barre, where they told VDC about their plans to start Vermont’s (for now) only high school Turning Point USA club. Since June, Seth – a big Charlie Kirk fan who, like … Read more

12 Years Ago ‘Grok Interviewed Pam Bondi – Check It Out

January 18, 2025 Steve MacDonald

Florida AG Pam Bondi recently underwent her ritual abuse before a US Senate committee as Donald Trump’s nominee for US Attorney General, but twelve years ago, she sat down with GraniteGrok for a few minutes to talk to Skip at the Americans for Prosperity’s Defending the American Dream Summit. Here it is. When you’re done … Read more

District 23, AFP, And Some Enemies of Transparent Government

August 17, 2024 Julie Smith

The Grok faithful should already be familiar with the very contentious senate primary in District 23. The establishment elite is circling the wagons and playing dirty to protect RTK tax cosponsor Senator Gannon against his challenger, Rep Emily Phillips. Anyone not up to speed is encouraged to use the archive search for many recent Grok … Read more

A Response to Some AFP Endorsements

December 6, 2024July 30, 2024 Julie Smith

We should first congratulate future Senator Emily Phillips on receiving an AFP endorsement (regular readers know I’ve given AFP some mixed reviews). Please donate to Emily if you can, no matter what Senate district you call home. Senator Gannon has some deep-pocketed elite support in his arsenal. No amount is too small. You can also learn more about … Read more

AFP – July 6th 2023 – Joe Biden Will Defeat Donald Trump if He is the GOP Nominee

July 6, 2024 Steve MacDonald

From the look what I found pile. It’s one of those glossy campaign flyers everyone throws away without looking at them. Not everyone. I like to see what the monied interests are advocating or opposing, and this one, which hit my mailbox a year ago today, was from Americans for Prosperity Action.

Some Thoughts on Americans for Prosperity.

June 19, 2024June 18, 2024 Julie Smith

Many non-Dems* are at least somewhat familiar with Americans for Prosperity(AFP), which Ed Mosca refers to in his rightful disparaging of “Koch-bots” within the GOP. I leave it to the readers to bring themselves up to speed on the Koch brothers and point out all their daily anti-Trump mailers sent in January before the Republican* presidential primary that Chris Ager refused to get closed to nonmembers.

Trump Campaign Pokes AFP in the Eye

November 30, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Every time I write something about how Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP) appears to be wasting money trying to convince people Trump can’t win, the local AFP – which has no control over any of that – gets a heads up. I have friends at AFP-NH, so a big hello (you know who you are).

Pints & Policy – AFP Takes a Whack at The Housing Crisis in New Hampshire

October 26, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Two days ago, my lovely bride and I took a short drive to hang out with a packed backroom at Murphy’s in Manchester. Americans for Prosperity NH was hosting a Pints and Policy event, and the subject was housing and New Hampshire’s “Housing Crisis.”

AFPF Education Opportunities Fair Wednesday

August 2, 2022 Julie Smith

Education Opportunities Fair August 3, 2022 3pm to 7pm Free Event Executive Court 1199 S Mammoth Rd Manchester NH Education providers across New Hampshire are invited to showcase their education services for Granite State families and students to raise awareness of existing education opportunities. Come learn about all education opportunities that exist for your families … Read more

Americans for Prosperity Scorecard and Award Winners!

December 16, 2021 Skip

AFP-NH just had their event where they announced Legislative Scorecard their winners of their:

Freedom Fighter award
Tom Thomson Defender of Liberty award

AFP-NH Commends Trim to Occupational License Law

November 19, 2025May 27, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended the New Hampshire Senate for passing HB 606, a bill that exempts services provided without remuneration from license requirements for barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics. Current law states that cutting hair without a state license is a Class A misdemeanor, even including individuals who cut family members’ hair for … Read more

Right To Work Protects Our Freedoms While Growing Our Economy

April 6, 2021 Skip

In the coming vote on Right to Work legislation Senate Bill 61 (SB61 text below) before the New Hampshire House, representatives have a clear choice.

A word about Christopher Maidment besides “Welcome back!”

March 5, 2021 Skip

As many of you know, Christopher “graduated” from GraniteGrok and got a “real” gig over at NH Journal for a while; we wished him good luck even though we knew his byline would be laid to rest. Oh, WAIT!

AFP-NH Puts a Focus on 10 Key Legislative Priorities for 2021

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Last week American’s for Prosperity New Hampshire published a list of legislative priorities for the Granite State in 2021. They’ve put a much-needed focus on ten pieces of legislation covering Education, Licensing, Free Speech, Asset Forfeiture, Health Care, and (believe it or not) Climate Change (sort of).

Senator Clegg Rebuts

September 7, 2020 Steve MacDonald

I am posting this on behalf of former Senator Robert Clegg.

ICYMI: Borrowing Trillions to Bail Out States’ Bad Decisions Would Do More Harm Than Good

May 16, 2020 Op-Ed

As our nation grapples with the reality of COVID-19, we must come to grips with another devastating threat — our national debt.

Greg Moore Explains How You Can Help Defuse New Hampshire’s Tax Hike Time Bomb

April 27, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Greg Moore from American’s for Prosperity explains the trap in the last budget that could pile a 12.5% tax hike on job creators and what you can do to help defuse this economic time bomb.

Greg Moore Explains How You Can Help Defuse New Hampshire’s Tax Hike Time Bomb

January 18, 2025April 27, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Greg Moore from Americans for Prosperity explains the trap in the last budget that could pile a 12.5% tax hike on job creators and what you can do to help defuse this economic time bomb.

Removing Barriers to Telehealth Increases Health Care Access

March 19, 2020 Op-Ed

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2020 CONTACT: Greg Moore, GMoore@afphq.org Removing Barriers to Telehealth Increases Health Care Access CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended Governor Sununu for expanding access to telehealth services through a recently issued executive order. Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore released the following statement: … Read more