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The media may be focused on the battle between the executive and judiciary branches over immigration, spending, and regulatory authority, but the more consequential divide remains Congress versus Congress. The latter battle goes beyond mere partisan divide; lawmakers can either reassert their constitutional power of the purse or remain a passive player in policymaking. The […]
Have you ever wondered how many federal agencies there are? If you haven’t, you might be surprised to learn that no one knows the answer. Not even the government! Yes, you read that right. Not even Washington knows how big the federal bureaucracy (which they created) is. Your taxes fund the federal government, but it […]
This week, the White House will send a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress — an important step toward permanently cementing the administration’s efforts to reduce wasteful government spending. The proposed cuts target public media and foreign aid spending that puts ideological agendas ahead of our nation’s best interests. This is exciting news for American […]
Abundant, affordable energy is the backbone of American prosperity. And in 2025, Ohio took bold steps to lead the way — proving that bottom-up reform and principled policy can challenge monopolies, drive innovation, and lower energy costs for families and businesses. For years, Ohio energy consumers have borne the brunt of outdated and crony-driven utility […]
More than 64 million Americans freelancers and independent workers are up against: A patchwork of rules and regulations that’s stuck in the past and are crushing their freedom to choose how they make a living. Enter H.R. 1319 and H.R. 1320 — two bills AFP is backing that would finally drag our labor laws into […]
The Hein Family Story: A Kansas Dream Denied Meet Norman and Leatha Hein. For 30 years, the Heins built a successful lawn care business from their rural Kansas home – creating jobs, serving their neighbors, and, most importantly, minding their own business. But as their business expanded, they ran headlong into a wall of local […]
Affordable, reliable energy is the engine of American prosperity. It powers our homes, drives economic growth, and fuels innovation. But in the recent past, misguided policies have driven up costs and limited access to the energy everyone depends on. Building a stronger economy and expanding opportunity begins with an all-of-the-above energy strategy that unleashes innovation, […]
The high cost of regulations was taking its toll in the Bluegrass State. And there’s little wonder why. The Kentucky Administrative Regulations boasts 122,000+ restrictions and comes in at over 6.5 million words. According to Heather LeMire, Americans for Prosperity’s Kentucky state director, “Burdensome government regulations … make life harder for everyday Kentuckians. … [The] […]
National security should not come at the expense of personal liberties. Unfortunately, a program meant to protect us from terrorist attacks has become a backdoor mechanism used by the government to snoop on U.S. citizens. Americans for Prosperity’s James Czerniawski, senior policy analyst for technology and innovation, recently testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on […]
