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AFP’s mission is to empower every American to pursue their American Dream. We do this by expanding freedom and opportunity. How? By engaging and amplifying the voices of millions of Americans to advance policy solutions from the statehouse to the White House. The hard work of advancing good policy begins after every election. But first, on November […]
No country can prosper without abundant, reliable, and affordable energy. Not even America Abundant energy is not a luxury — but a necessary ingredient for a prosperous future. Without energy, your car won’t start, your phone won’t charge, your AC wouldn’t work, and you wouldn’t be able to cook a meal. Reliable energy not only […]
We talk a lot about free speech on college campuses. And if you’re reading this newsletter, I probably don’t have to convince you it’s important. But about two-thirds of us go to one of the 6,000 colleges across the country. Imagine you’re a high school senior, or the parent of a senior, or just a […]
A couple of weeks ago, the federal government was on the verge of shutdown for the second time in a year, as Congress didn’t agree on funding for the next fiscal year. Washington was barely able to stave off the crisis by doing what it does best: kicking the can down the road for a few months. […]
Imagine having your vehicle seized by police during a minor traffic violation for no reason other than an unfounded suspicion. Civil asset forfeiture laws enable the government to seize and keep any property they suspect is linked to a crime, regardless of whether the owner is charged or convicted. Until recently, Kansas law enforcement could […]
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun knows it’s crucial for lawmakers to stand up for good policy. When President Joe Biden bypassed Congress to forgive billions of dollars in student loans, the senator from Indiana took a firm stand. It wasn’t right to shift the cost of college from borrowers to taxpayers. Thanks to Sen. Braun and […]
If 2023–24 was the tech term, this term is shaping up to be no less interesting, and a bit spicier. Goodbye to censoring Covid and gun rights, and hello to on-line sexual materials and late-night crime reporting. While the Court has only granted two speech-related cases, there are some petitions pending that could make for […]
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity – Kansas awarded two members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing principles and policies that drive the conservative movement, while proactively opposing harmful ideas that […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina awarded three members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing principles and policies that drive the conservative movement, while proactively opposing harmful ideas […]
