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JUNEAU, AK – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) today thanked Governor Mike Dunleavy for vetoing legislation that would have reintroduced a costly, government-run defined benefit pension system, and praised members of the Alaska State Legislature who voted “no” on overriding the veto.  Last week, AFP-Alaska urged the governor to veto the proposal, citing concerns that defined benefit systems historically lead to cost overruns, unfunded liabilities, […]

JUNEAU, AK — Americans for Prosperity–Alaska (AFP–AK) today called on Governor Mike Dunleavy to veto legislation that would reinstate a defined benefit pension system in Alaska, warning it could saddle the state with billions in new liabilities and leave a lasting negative fiscal legacy. The governor must act on the bill by May 18.  Returning to a […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Earlier today, President Trump announced that he is extending his waiver of the Jones Act by another 90 days. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President for Americans for Prosperity, praised the president’s actions in the following statement: “The President is right to extend the Jones Act waiver – an […]

ARLINGTON, VA— As published by Real Clear Policy, Kent Strang Managing Director for Americans for Prosperity, emphasizes that President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily waive the Jones Act is more than a short-term response to geopolitical tension—it’s a long-overdue acknowledgment that outdated regulations are driving up costs for American families. Recent reports indicate the White House […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) endorsed Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams on Tuesday to continue serving in the 7th Senate District. Adams’ endorsement by AFP-UT marks the 15th endorsement by the state’s largest grassroots advocacy organization this year – the largest effort of its kind in Utah history. Kevin Greene, AFP-UT state director, […]

ARLINGTON, VA— As policymakers consider next steps following President Trump’s temporary suspension of the Jones Act amid Iran War-driven price spikes, AFP is urging Congress to seize this opportunity to permanently repeal the outdated shipping law—lowering costs for American families and strengthening U.S. energy security. From the article: Americans for Prosperity has officially lobbied the House […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Prices are rising, and without decisive action from Congress, this is only the beginning of a broader cost-of-living surge for American families. In an op-ed for the Washington Examiner, Brent Gardner argues that despite a fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Americans are already feeling the impact through […]

ARLINGTON, VA— As the Department of Homeland Security remains in a partial shutdown for the longest period in American history, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Americans for Prosperity’s Will Burger make the case in The Hill for ending Washington’s shutdown cycle and taking these kinds of reckless tactics off the table for good. Their solution: the […]

ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity is announcing the next phase of the Working Families Tax Cuts campaign with a $5.5 million ad and grassroots campaign. The continuation of the campaign will bolster the legislation, which delivered real tax relief to families, boosted wages, and helped ignite economic growth across the country. The next phase comes as millions […]