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On June 27, the Supreme Court expanded worker freedom for more than 5 million government workers nationwide. In Janus v. AFSCME, the Court reversed more than 40 years of precedent that allowed unions in 22 states to forcibly take what they call “agency fees” from the paychecks of government employees. Now, public sector workers have a choice when deciding whether to join or pay a union. This means that public sector unions will […]
The Big W: The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of First Amendment protections in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. What it is: For years, unions had relied on a SCOTUS decision from the 1970s to collect fees from all public employees, including non-members, to cover the costs of collective bargaining. Mark Janus, […]
Bismarck, ND – Americans for Prosperity today announced a digital, direct mail and radio ad campaign holding senators accountable for rejecting President Trump’s rescissions proposal, which would have saved taxpayers about $15 billion in unspent funds from previous years. The ad campaign will target Republican Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Burr (R-NC), and Democrat Senators […]
Americans thrive when the United States embraces free trade. Trade creates prosperity by promoting the free and voluntary exchange of goods and services. By expanding the variety of goods and services available to American consumers, trade increases choices in the marketplace, fostering more competition and innovation and lowering costs. More trade leads to greater business […]
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court handed down a huge victory for free speech and the First Amendment. In the case Janus v American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the nation’s highest court ruled that public employees cannot be compelled to pay any union dues or fees as condition of employment because those fees […]
Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager David Barnes | Washington Examiner More than 1 million Americans die each year from a terminal illness. For those patients who are still fighting, recent passage of the federal Right to Try Act will expand access to potentially life-saving treatment before it’s too late. The law bears the name of […]
The Big W: No electricity rate hikes in New Hampshire! What it is: This week, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed two bills that included ratepayer subsidies for above-market renewable energies. AFP-NH voiced strong support for the governor’s actions. Why it’s important: New Hampshire residents face some of the highest electric rates in country. Gov. Sununu’s veto follows his 10-year energy strategy that focuses […]
Arlington, Va. – Today the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of South Dakota in South Dakota v. Wayfair, holding that states should be able to levy sales taxes on out-of-state retailers even if they lack a physical presence, such as a headquarters or warehouse, in the jurisdiction. The decision overturned precedent from […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today announced it will score H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, on its congressional scorecard and is urging House lawmakers to vote “No”. In a letter sent to lawmakers Wednesday, AFP, urged members to stop Washington’s extreme overspending by rejecting the blatant cronyism and wasteful spending in the 2018 […]
