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ARLINGTON, Va. – Russ Latino, the Vice President of Americans for Prosperity’s Economic Opportunity Portfolio, issued the following statement on reports that the federal deficit grew 77 percent in the first four months of fiscal year 2019 compared to last year during the same timeframe: “Every American should be concerned about the risks of rising deficits, but […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Following the Governor signing AFP-backed telemedicine legislation into law, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement: “Telemedicine allows people to access health care services and clinical information remotely through their smartphone, smartwatch, computer, or wearable device. This is a game changer for Virginians – especially those in rural parts of the Commonwealth – […]
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously last week that the Eighth Amendment’s excessive fines clause is a protection applicable to the states under the 14th Amendment’s due process clause. To discuss the significance of this case, and what it means for the practice of civil asset forfeiture, Americans for Prosperity’s David Barnes sat […]
HELENA, Montana – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-Montana) applauds Governor Bullock for signing crucial criminal justice reform legislation into law. H.B. 110 allows men and women who have been charged with a misdemeanor to enter a program that will enable them to avoid prison if they are unable to post bail. “At AFP, we’re working toward […]
For many Americans, seeking medical care requires over an hour’s drive to the nearest provider. For some, this is a major inconvenience. For others, it can be life-threatening. Neither is acceptable. These issues are commonplace in rural areas of the United States. While urban areas naturally attract more hospitals and more providers, there are steps states can take to […]
Governor Walz released his proposal for the state budget this week, and it would lead to One EXPENSIVE Minnesota. He’s got a 20 cent gas tax increase, higher tab fees and sales taxes, increased health care taxes, prescription drug fees, and on and on. Overall – it adds up to nearly $50 billion of spending. […]
The National Debt Clock is ticking up at an alarming rate. Frankly, we’re afraid it may run out of numbers. We’re more than $22 trillion in debt, having spent $4 trillion last year alone. Deficits are on the verge of going back up to $1 trillion each year. We’re heading for a financial catastrophe. So of course our […]
Commissioner McCabe: Through broad-based grassroots outreach, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is driving long-term solutions to the country’s biggest problems. AFP activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping one another. I write to express our disagreement with the […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – In an opinion editorial this week, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State Director Drew Klein encouraged the Trump administration to eliminate tariffs that are hurting Iowa’s farmers. “The Trump administration says that its tariffs on Chinese imports will help the American people – especially working men and women, farmers and small business owners. In reality, the […]
