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The Americans for Prosperity Foundation (the sister organization of Americans for Prosperity) and The LIBRE Institute (the sister organization of the LIBRE Initiative) filed a public comment opposing a Department of Labor regulation that would dramatically raise wage requirements for employers to pay highly skilled foreign workers, specifically for the H-1B program. The comment also […]
After legislators convened in Richmond more than two months ago, Virginia’s special session has finally concluded. The question of whether the session yielded fruitful results is being debated by many across the state. But for Virginians questioning the productivity of the session, rest assured, there have been a handful of legislative victories worthy of celebration. […]
Independent contracting has been a blessing for those who prefer not to work in traditional office environments. The freedom to be their own boss, set their own hours, and work for a variety of employers has been appealing to many, especially women. But a year ago, California legislators passed Assembly Bill 5, officially declaring war […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans For Prosperity-CO Issue Committee & The LIBRE Initiative -CO congratulated Coloradans for approving Proposition 117, which would bring “fees” under Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), so that voters would have the chance to vote on significant fee increases in the same way that they can vote on tax increases. This […]
Whether we are enjoying the breathtaking Garden of the Gods or skiing the celestial slopes of Vail, Coloradans have a deep appreciation for our natural surroundings. Being good stewards of our environment will always be a priority and something all Coloradoans can agree on. However, not all paths promising environmental progress help achieve those ends. […]
When Jim and Cliff Courtney sought to offer private boat transportation so customers could conveniently access their businesses — including Stehekin Valley Ranch, with cabins and a lodge house in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area — the state of Washington denied their right to do so unless the Courtneys could prove the existing ferry […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado Issue Committee on Tuesday congratulated Coloradans for approving Proposition 116, which reduces the state’s income tax to 4.55% from 4.63% so Coloradans can keep more of their hard-earned money. The group also celebrated the incredible effort of its grassroots activists, who had mobilized across the state to urge voters […]
Recently, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) petitioned the Federal Communications Commission for a rulemaking on Section 230. Our sister organization, Americans for Prosperity Foundation, filed a regulatory comment opposing this rulemaking. This blog post builds on the legal and policy argument from that comment. Last week, Thomas M. Johnson Jr., the Federal Communication […]
The Export-Import Bank has long been the poster child for government cronyism and corporate welfare. Proponents of the Bank argue its support for preferred industries, in the form of taxpayer-backed financing, promote exports abroad, create jobs at home, and enhance the United States’ competitiveness. But virtually none of the Bank’s supposed objectives materialize from this […]
