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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 […]

WASHINGTON, DC–This week, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana awarded Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01) with a “Pioneers for Prosperity” award. 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 grow […]

Americans are feeling the pinch of the Biden-Harris administration’s $5.5 trillion government-fueled spending spree that drove inflation to a 40-year high. The cost-of-living is at an all-time high, leaving the majority of Americans concerned about the direction of our economy. Americans need relief from the same old failed policies that crushed their wallets to being […]

Arlington, Va. — Last week, AFP sent letters to committees in both congressional chambers supporting bills that seek to rein in abuse of emergency powers. Both bills would amend the National Emergencies Act of 1976 (NEA) to give Congress greater oversight of the president’s emergency powers. AFP sent a letter to the Senate Homeland Security […]

AFP-MS highlights how phasing out the state personal income tax will deliver maximum relief JACKSON, MS—Ahead of Speaker Jason White’s policy summit focusing on tax reform, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released its priorities on how to achieve meaningful, comprehensive tax reform to lawmakers starting with phasing out the personal income tax. CLICK HERE to read the […]

In 2023, to become a licensed cosmetologist in Iowa, you were required to complete 2,100 training hours – 10x more than an emergency medical technician (EMT) and 3x more than a police officer.   Jerry Akers and his daughter Sam Reges, both lifelong entrepreneurs, discovered the extent of licensing regulations after operating Great Clips salons across […]