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Dominic Ventura, the Grassroot Engagement Director for Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin, was thrilled to go on his first deer hunting trip. He packed all he needed and looked forward to spending hours out in the woods with two of his friends, connecting with nature while following trails. What he didn’t expect was that this hunting trip […]
New Hampshire is now income tax-free, and Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire is a big reason why. In 2020, New Hampshire citizens were struggling with the devastating economic effects of the pandemic. Job losses, supply chain disruptions, and inflation were hitting families hard. To relieve the pressure, AFP-New Hampshire made it their mission to eliminate the […]
Iowa resident Althea Cole developed severe rheumatoid arthritis at eight years old. When she reached adulthood, her health drastically narrowed her future career options. Because a traditional 9-5 job wasn’t in the cards, Althea embraced the gig economy and became an independent contractor. Always interested in creating change in her community, Althea connected with her […]
From the Department of Government Efficiency in America to Javier Milei in Argentina, cutting down burdensome regulations is back in fashion worldwide. Yet before Milei took his chainsaw to government spending and DOGE sparked a debate on government waste and overregulation, Ohio was already leading one of America’s most impressive deregulatory efforts. A few years […]
It’s a new year, and new legislatures around the country are being sworn in. There are a lot of big issues to be on the lookout for – from reining in the administrative state, to economic policy, and education. However, a lesser-known policy fight is finding its way into statehouses around the country – donor […]
In 2024, while Americans were facing rising unemployment and record-high costs due to year-over-year inflation increases, lawmakers attempted to impose a tax hike that would have made Nebraska’s sales tax rate the highest in the entire country. Early in 2024, Governor Jim Pillen introduced a tax package that would raise the state sales tax […]
Department of Veterans Affairs facilities have exploited loopholes to avoid providing veterans the health care guaranteed to them under the VA MISSION Act. Congress must pass the Veterans’ ACCESS Act to close these loopholes and ensure veterans receive the care they so valiantly earned. One veteran, Chris Enget, shared how the VA system nearly cost […]
Nine-year-old Jonah Bunch struggled with classroom learning for as long as he can remember. His learning style prevented him from progressing in his public-school classes, squashing his confidence and hindering his ability to keep up with his peers. However, that all changed in 2023 when his home state of Arkansas passed the LEARNs Act, […]
When Georgia resident Brandon Peña and his siblings collectively invested all their money into buying a food truck, they never imagined the burdensome permit requirements waiting for them on the other side. Upon opening their food truck Tres Jardines, the Peña family had a tough time earning enough money to cover their costs. A big […]
