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ARLINGTON, Va. – Following last week’s high-profile Senate hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will host a tele-town hall with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to discuss the proper role of the judicial branch and what’s next for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. AFP President Tim Phillips will host the nationwide call, giving […]
Dear Senator / Assembly Member: Thank you for your support of S-2510 / A-3754, which would break down barriers for hair braiders in New Jersey. Under current law, hair braiders must attend 1,200 hours of cosmetology school, which can cost $17,000-$20,000, and where traditional curriculum does not even cover African-style hair braiding. This is a […]
Once Brian Thompson saw the impact AFP-IN can make, he knew he wanted to join the team. He’s been an AFP activist for 1.5 years now, based in Fort Wayne, and has no plans to slow down. “Fort Wayne is a great place where I think I can effect change,” Thompson said. “Once I became a Torchbearer with AFP, my […]
The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin next week. Judge Kavanaugh is an eminently qualified jurist who will defend the Constitution, but don’t just take our word for it. Learn more about Kavanaugh’s background below. Did you know…? Judge Kavanaugh graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School. After law school, Judge Kavanaugh served as a clerk to the man he […]
We all want our state’s businesses to do well — but should Michigan taxpayers foot the bill to provide them with tax breaks, bailouts and subsidies? This is a practice known as corporate welfare. It entails picking winners and losers in the marketplace, based entirely on a business’s political connections. It means that companies don’t fail and […]
Rep. Rod Blum is blazing the trail for much-needed criminal justice reform for our country. Leading the charge on the Clean Slate Act, Rep. Blum has worked tirelessly to ensure that non-violent individuals, who have already served their time and paid their debt to society, are afforded a second chance for a brighter future. The Clean […]
Many in Congress claim they are spending hawks and are sounding the alarm about our massive levels of debt and spending, yet they continue voting for reckless, record spending bills. Just this past March, Congress overwhelmingly voted in favor of a massive “omnibus” spending bill – a mishmash of all the spending bills Congress is […]
Seven-figure television buy highlights Bredesen’s support for higher taxes, frivolous spending as governor NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced a new seven-figure investment in television and digital advertisements highlighting Phil Bredesen’s record as a big spender and supporter of higher taxes. Americans for Prosperity is spending $2 million on the new ad […]
Obamacare’s rising premiums and one-size-fits-all approach has left millions of Americans struggling to find quality health insurance at a price they can actually afford. Until recently, the prospects for an alternative were grim. This month the Trump administration helped to turn the tide by expanding short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans that allow individuals and families to choose coverage that best suits their needs at a […]
