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Coronavirus – and the government response to it – is still an ongoing concern around the country. Families remain focused on things like the health of the economy and making sure their kids are educated. When it comes to action in Congress, they’re counting on elected officials to act responsibly: to work to suppress the virus, […]
With the Fall 2020 school year under way, teachers and employees in the education sector face many unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and the various actions our federal, state, and local governments are taking for K-12 education. What are teachers’ employment rights concerning freedom of association, including union membership? The following facts debunk […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) today submitted a regulatory comment to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau in opposition to the Petition for Rulemaking recently filed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) regarding Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. The legal comments from AFPF were filed alongside more than 2,000 comments from […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) delivered nearly 20,000 signatures to the Metro Clerk’s office in support of the Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act. The initiative is intended to roll back Mayor Cooper’s 34-37% tax increase and cap property tax rate increases to 2% every year, unless voted on by the people. The grassroots […]
The brutal killing of George Floyd is only the latest glaring example of the injustices that for too long have been present across society and government institutions. This tragedy, along with others that came before it, should serve as a catalyst for long-overdue change that can help bring our state closer to equality and justice […]
Trenton, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) on Tuesday responded to the budget Gov. Murphy unveiled today. The grassroots group called on the governor to advance reforms that could help the economy recover stronger. AFP-NJ State Director Tony Howley issued the following statement: “Higher taxes and more borrowing in the wake of COVID-19 is not […]
The Charleston Gazette published an op-ed by Jason Huffman, state director for Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia, on why a one-size-fits-all education system is wrong for West Virginia students and their families, especially during a pandemic. Read the entire article here. Below are excerpts from the piece: Recently, Gov. Jim Justice laid out a plan for […]
Lawmakers have made progress over the past few years to make Iowa a better place for individuals and families to live. Immense reform has been made in health care, regulations, taxation, and education. A Better Tomorrow for Iowa encourages future candidates to protect these reforms — while urging them to tackle the challenges that remain. In the following interview, Americans for Prosperity—Iowa State Director Drew Klein details what Better […]
Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of millions of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to vote NO on H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, a bill that would bail out the United States Postal Service. This $25 billion bailout of the United States Postal Service is just the […]
