AFP Tidewater

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This past week I was given the opportunity to visit Congressman @RobWittman to discuss affordability and the Working Families Tax Cut. The WFTC brought my small business no taxes on tips and no taxes on overtime. Thank you to @HelenSharpe98 & @AFPVA for making this happen!

We’re proud to sponsor our friends at Tusk & Trunk—what an informative evening in a truly star-studded room. Thank you to our distinguished speakers who continue to lead the fight in Richmond, and a special thank you to Rev. Dr. James Brockway for a powerful opening invocation. The energy in the room was absolutely infectious!

Shoutout to our AFP Tidewater Warriors! 📢 A massive thank you to the incredible grassroots activists who have been showing up and speaking out against the expansion of collective bargaining in the Commonwealth. While some are pushing for policies that drive up costs for taxpayers and hand over control of our local services to outside interests, you are the ones standing up for freedom, flexibility, and the future of Virginia's economy. Your voices in the halls of Richmond and right here in Tidewater are making the difference! Protecting Taxpayers: Collective bargaining often leads to higher taxes to cover mandated costs. Defending Local Authority: We believe our local leaders—not unelected negotiators—should have the final say on community budgets. Empowering Individuals: Every worker deserves the right to represent themselves without government-mandated barriers. youtube.com/live/KL02C1wd_… Your energy is what keeps this movement moving. Let’s keep the pressure on and ensure Virginia remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family! #AFPVirginia #TidewaterStrong #GrassrootsPower #NoCollectiveBargaining #FreedomToWork

Great turnout at our @AFPTidewater Post-Session Event with Senator New Craig! She delivered a strong, honest review of the General Assembly session and highlighted the real impact of AFP-VA’s work—fighting for economic freedom, protecting taxpayers, and pushing back on harmful policies. A key focus: stopping the expansion of collective bargaining. As Senator Craig made clear, these policies threaten local control, drive up costs, and put taxpayers on the hook. AFP-VA was proud to stand firm and lead on this issue. Grateful for leaders like Senator New Craig who partner with us to defend freedom and deliver results for Virginians. The work doesn’t stop here. 💪🇺🇸

Another great night with @AFPTidewater and Senator Diggs! This session, AFP Tidewater helped lead the charge—and the results speak for themselves. Senator Diggs passed more bills than any GOP Senator in the General Assembly, delivering real wins for Virginians. He also spoke at length about the new tax bills and collective bargaining—breaking down the real impacts these policies will have on Tidewater families and the entire Commonwealth. Senator Diggs highlighted the critical role AFP plays across Virginia—driving policy, empowering activists, and standing strong for economic freedom. This is what impact looks like. Strong partnerships. Real results. 💪🇺🇸

The person who died in a shooting at Old Dominion University Thursday morning has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a professor of military science at the school's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps and a department chair. wavy.com/news/local-new…

Virginia Beach State of the City Americans For Prosperity VA were the honorary guest of Mayor Bobby Dyer

.@GovernorVA’s milk toast response offered no real solutions for Virginians or the American people. Frankly, it was boring and devoid of any path forward for a hopeful, prosperous future!

News to us, Governor. How is a tax on dry cleaning, proposing a ban on lawn care tools, and broad increased tax hikes on hardworking Virginia families making the Commonwealth more affordable?

Gov Spanberger asks questions of the president’s work toward affordability, meanwhile Virginians ask of her the same questions!

We congratulate Andrew Rice on his victory in the special election in HD-98. Andrew’s commitment to principled leadership, individual liberty & free-market solutions aligns perfectly with the values that AFPVA continues to champion. We hope to work with him in the future!

Mark your calendars!

@TimParrishVA , Americans for Prosperity–Virginia State Director, delivered one of the most inspiring speeches to the Central Chesapeake Republican Women Club last night. He spoke with powerful clarity about strength, resilience, and perseverance—reminding everyone what it means to stand firm through life's toughest seasons. His message resonated deeply and left the room energized and uplifted. It was a memorable evening with an incredible leader, from standing room only to a stand ovation. Congratulations, Bobbi Gastler, on your reelection as chair!

Reality Check @SenSchumer: Every single day of the Democrat Shutdown, things are NOT getting better - they're getting worse. It's time to do your job. Real hardworking Americans call on Democrats to open the government. ⬇️

Awesome Right to Work event today in Suffolk! Huge thank you to Senator Emily Jordan, Virginia FREE Executive Director Chris Saxman, and Felisha Storm for making this such a powerful and engaging discussion.