ICYMI: House Speaker Paul Ryan and AFP President Tim Phillips Energize AFP Grassroots Activists in Tax Reform Tele-Town Hall
Mar 8, 2018

This week, House Speaker Paul Ryan joined AFP President Tim Phillips in addressing thousands of AFP grassroots activists on a tele-town hall call highlighting tax reform’s benefits for millions of every day Americans. Tim Phillips began the call by thanking AFP activists for their phenomenal efforts in advancing the passage of principled tax reform. Phillips […]

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House Speaker Paul Ryan: “We’re not going to raise gas taxes”
Mar 7, 2018

Arlington, VA – House Speaker Paul Ryan joined Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips tonight for a national telephone town hall discussing the many ways that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is benefiting hard-working Americans and how to build on this once-in-a-generation reform to keep America’s economy strong.  Listen to audio from the call […]

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AFP-WI Thanks Speaker Ryan, Sensenbrenner for Leadership on Criminal Justice Reform
Dec 20, 2018

Group touts representatives’ efforts as FIRST STEP Act Sent to Trump’s Desk MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society, and save taxpayer dollars. […]

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AFP-MN: Erik Paulsen a Proven Policy Leader
Aug 30, 2018

Grassroots group announces support for MN-3 Congressman BURNSVILLE, Min. – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced its support for U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-3), a policy leader on immigration, trade, and tax reform. The state chapter will now mobilize the grassroots network of thousands of activists and directly advocate for Erik Paulsen’s election. The grassroots […]

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Hidden Taxes, Democracy, and the Border Adjusted Tax
Oct 27, 2025

As the nation grapples with fiscal challenges over the next decade the need for citizens to be informed as to both the costs and benefits of government will become increasingly important.

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Scott Rausch
May 1, 2025

Scott Rausch is the Deputy Director of Federal Government Affairs at Americans for Prosperity, bringing more than 20 years of experience in legislative and policy work at both the state and federal levels. Originally from Burlington, Wisconsin, Scott began his career in public service before graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, getting his start in […]

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Scales of Justice
AFP Applauds Congress for Passage of Historic First Step Act, Launches Mail and Digital Thank-You Campaign
Dec 20, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauds Congress for its overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of the First Step Act, which will now be sent to President Trump for his signature. Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips had this to say: “This transformative legislation will increase public safety, reduce crime, save taxpayer dollars, and provide second […]

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WATCH: Mike Lee Talks to AFP About Big Opportunities in Criminal Justice Reform
Dec 14, 2018

This week, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips met with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to talk about huge opportunities for the Senate to make communities safer and stronger. Sen. Lee has been an outspoken advocate of the FIRST STEP Act, along with Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Speaker of the House Paul […]

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What Thought Leaders Are Saying About the FIRST STEP Act 
Dec 7, 2018

Senators have the chance to give deserving formerly incarcerated individuals a second chance at life. If they pass the FIRST STEP Act this year, it will help reform our broken criminal justice policies and increase safety in our communities across the country. Many lawmakers and other thought leaders have voiced strong support for this legislation. Here’s what they’re saying: President […]

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