AFP-Missouri
Missourians are capable of extraordinary things when the government gets out of their way.
Americans for Prosperity Missouri is a community of concerned citizens who advocate for liberty-minded policies in the Show-Me State. Join us as we fight to lower taxes, expand educational opportunities for students, stand up for free speech, and cut regulations that stifle small businesses and innovation.
Let’s make Missouri the home of liberty, innovation, and opportunity for all!
Take Action
It’s Time to Eliminate Missouri Income Tax
Missourians are struggling to put food on the table and our economy has been stagnant far too long. It’s time for tax relief for Missourians.
Ask your legislators to vote to eliminate the income tax in Missouri!
Support REINing in Regulation
Missourians are feeling the weight of out-of-control regulations, government overreach, and wasteful spending. Unelected bureaucrats can impose costly rules without approval from elected officials—driving up costs for businesses, taxpayers, and workers. No more backdoor rules that hurt Missourians without oversight.
Tell Lawmakers to Expand School Choice in Missouri
We all know nationwide the public education system is struggling. Missouri is no exception.
Missouri has been lagging behind in expanding education options for families, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
It’s time for that to change.
Join the Fight for Prosperity in Missouri!
Missouri ranks #30 in schools in the US, and taxation and regulations are hurting families and small businesses. American students are falling behind in reading and mathematics, and over 40% of Americans struggle to cover healthcare costs.
So what can you do about it?
Events
4/26 – How To Use Social Media To Get Involved – KC
Johnnie Calloway leads grassroots efforts in the Kansas City metro area for Americans for Prosperity – Missouri, where he equips citizens to take meaningful action on the issues that matter most. With a strong background in community engagement and a passion for personal liberty, Johnnie specializes in turning everyday people into confident advocates for change.
In this session, Johnnie will share how activists can harness the power of social media to build influence, drive awareness, and mobilize their communities. Whether you’re a digital native or just getting started online, you’ll walk away with practical tools for using platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to amplify your message and make a difference.
4/29 – Protect Prosperity Dinner: Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Join Americans for Prosperity on Tuesday, April 29th from 6–8 PM at Moe’s Pizza in Washington, for a dinner focused on how critical it is to pass the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Duane Lester, Deputy State Director of AFP-Missouri, will share how the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped millions of Americans keep more of their hard-earned money and why Congress must act to make them permanent before they expire in 2025.
Dinner is provided, RSVP is required.
5/6 – Show Me Liberty Morning Coffee – Springfield
Join Americans for Prosperity – Missouri for a hot cup of coffee on us and a conversation that actually matters to you May 6 at Travellers House Coffee & Tea.
This is your chance to:
✔ Meet people who think like you
✔ Hear what’s really happening in Jefferson City
✔ Ask questions, share concerns, and shape what comes next
✔ Learn how you can help protect tax relief and fight back against government overreach.
Seats are limited, so RSVP!
5/7 – Show-Me Liberty Morning Coffee – Joplin
Join Americans for Prosperity – Missouri Wednesday, May 7, at Granny Shaffer’s in Joplin for a casual morning meet-up focused on the latest from the Missouri legislative session and what’s at stake with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
✅ Get an insider update from under the dome
✅ Learn what Congress may do to your tax relief
✅ Discover how to make a real difference—locally and beyond
Breakfast and coffee are provided. Your voice is welcome.
Space is limited. RSVP now to reserve your seat.
5/13 – Show-Me Liberty Lunch & Learn – Springfield
Join Americans for Prosperity – Missouri for lunch and a fast-paced, informative discussion on the policies shaping Missouri’s future.
This isn’t your average lunch break. We’ll be diving into what’s happening under the dome in Jefferson City—from tax policy to regulatory overreach—and why it matters to you, your family, and your community.
Lunch is on us. The conversation is up to you.
Space is limited. Please RSVP!
5/14 – Show-Me Liberty Lunch & Learn – Joplin
Join Americans for Prosperity – Missouri for a lunch conversation that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters—your freedom, your paycheck, and your voice.
At this Show-Me Liberty Lunch & Learn, we’ll break down what’s at stake if Congress lets the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire—and what Missourians can do to make a real difference. If you’re tired of top-down government decisions and rising costs, this conversation is for you.
Lunch is provided. Your voice is welcome.
Seats are limited. RSVP now and grab your spot at the table.
5/21 – Show-Me Liberty Supper Club – Joplin
Join Americans for Prosperity – Missouri at Old Chicago in Joplin for a night of good food, great conversation, and real connection with others who believe in limited government, personal freedom, and practical solutions.
Whether you’re deeply engaged in policy or just looking for a community that shares your values, this is a great place to start.
Dinner is provided—just bring your curiosity and your voice.
Seats are limited. RSVP today to reserve your spot.
5/22 – Show-Me Liberty Supper Club – Springfield
Join Americans for Prosperity – Missouri for a relaxed dinner and a conversation that cuts through the noise.
This isn’t a lecture or a campaign rally—it’s a community of Missourians gathering over great food to talk about how we keep our freedoms strong, our taxes low, and our economy growing.
Dinner is provided. The conversation is free—and worth having.
Seats are limited, and these fill fast. RSVP now to reserve your spot.
5/28 – Show-Me Liberty Training Dinner – Joplin
How do you talk about freedom without starting a fight?
Whether it’s a holiday dinner that turned tense, a friendship strained by politics, or just not knowing how to explain why you believe what you do—this session is for you.
Led by longtime trainer and grassroots leader Duane Lester, this experience has helped people across the country reconnect with family, open difficult conversations, and speak about liberty in ways that are human, honest, and persuasive.
✅ Learn how to lower defenses and build bridges
✅ Discover the secret to persuasion that starts with empathy
✅ Gain confidence in conversations that matter most
Dinner is provided. The conversation is real.
5/29 – Show Me Liberty Training Dinner – Springfield
It’s time to do more than talk about the issues—we’re here to take action.
Join Americans for Prosperity – Missouri May 29 at Big Whiskey’s for a focused, hands-on training dinner designed to help you become a more effective advocate for freedom in your community. This month, we’re discussing “How to Sell Freedom Without Starting a Fight.”
✅ Learn how to influence lawmakers and shape public policy
✅ Discover what actually moves the needle in grassroots organizing
✅ Walk away with a skill, a plan, and a role to play
We’ll cover practical strategies for showing up, speaking out, and standing firm—and how to do it with purpose and confidence.
Dinner is provided, so RSVP. Bring your appetite—and your voice.
Newsroom
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) celebrated a key milestone in the fight to rein in Missouri’s bureaucracy today as the 29th state representative became a cosponsor of HB 664, the Missouri REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act. Of over 1,700 bills in the Missouri house, REINS has the largest number of cosponsors of […]
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) House Bill 100 and House Joint Resolution 1 have been introduced to the Missouri State Senate, resolutions that aim to abolish income tax in Missouri. Local supporters and government officials gathered in St. Joseph at Boudreaux’s to discuss these resolutions and what they could mean for Missourians. For many Missourians, abolishing income […]
The group Americans for Prosperity held a rally Tuesday morning in the third-floor Capitol rotunda to support the bill and pass flyers to local legislatures before the hearing, urging them to eliminate state income tax.
Published: Jan. 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Missouri lawmakers from the Ozarks kicked off the “Missouri Tax Cut Tour” at Big Whiskey’s in Republic on Saturday. Representative Bishop Davidson and Senator Curtis Trent spoke at the event hosted by Americans for Prosperity. The group is pushing to pass tax legislation […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today called on state lawmakers to vote to gradually phase out state income taxes in the next legislative session beginning in January and announced a statewide advocacy campaign for it as part of its bold 2025 legislative agenda.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity–Missouri awarded U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt and U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards, in recognition of their principled conservative leadership during the 118th Congress.
Priorities
Lowering Taxes
Working families of Missouri see too much of their paychecks going to Jefferson City, rather than staying in their pockets to help their family. Missouri must lower the tax burden citizens, starting with ending the state income tax.
Educational Freedom
We believe in empowering parents in their children’s education. We advocate for policies that give families more freedom to choose the best education for their children regardless of how much money they make, or where they live.
Free Speech
Every American should have the power to speak, think, and act as they see fit, without hindrance from the government — as long as they’re not violating the rights of others. Yet today we too often see resistance toward a culture of free expression. We will fight any efforts to limit the First Amendment in Missouri.
Regulatory Reform
Unnecessary regulation stifles freedom and innovation. We support policies to reform regulations so that we keep bureaucrats in check and unleash freedom and opportunity for small business owners and all citizens in Missouri.
About Us
Americans for Prosperity-Missouri is dedicated to advancing policies that promote economic freedom and individual liberty throughout the Show-Me State. Our current initiatives focus on removing barriers to opportunity by advocating for lower taxes, reduced government spending, educational freedom and regulatory reform.
We are actively working to educate and mobilize citizens to engage in the legislative process, ensuring their voices are heard on key issues that impact their everyday lives. Our grassroots efforts aim to empower individuals to take an active role in shaping the policies that affect their communities.
