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We’ve brought you many stories of overreaching bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., whose actions infringe on your civil liberties. But the sad fact is that power-hungry bureaucrats aren’t limited to the federal government. They’re also in cities and states across the country. And because they can easily fly under the radar, the impact that they can […]
Tax season is finally over. Millions of Americans got headaches trying to make sense out of our complicated and colossal tax code to finish their tax returns. These last few weeks, Americans discovered how much of their hard-earned money is going straight into Washington’s coffers. Whenever we file our taxes, we should remember we are […]
Bidenomics is not working: Inflation is still stubbornly high, the national debt is soaring, and wages are not keeping up with prices. President Joe Biden proudly pushes policies that are making the economy worse—so proud he even named them after himself—and whenever it is clear his ideas are not working, he starts pointing the finger […]
What is the hardest part of building a solar energy farm, setting transmission lines, or a gas pipeline? If you think it is getting the money, the technology, or building the project, think again. The toughest challenge an energy project faces is Washington bureaucracy. Well-intended regulations have grown out of control and are forcing countless […]
Baton Rouge, LA—With the final House passage of HB 745, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) is applauding legislators for supporting the LA GATOR Scholarship Program which will establish universal Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and drive transformative change to the Pelican State’s education landscape. AFP-LA State Director, Scott Simon, released the following statement: “We are thankful for policy […]
TOPEKA, KS—Last year, Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Kansas (AFPF-KS) released an updated report analyzing civil asset forfeiture data in the state, underscoring the need for major reforms to ensure the law protects people’s property without overreaching and unconstitutional confiscation. With the historic final passage garnering unanimous votes in both chambers of SB 458, AFP-KS says that greater transparency will be […]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Today Vice President Kamala Harris visited the City of Brotherly Love for the second time this year. AFP-PA Deputy State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement as the Vice President talked about the Biden Administration’s plan to lower costs: “If the Administration is genuine about lowering costs, it first needs to first acknowledge […]
TOPEKA, KS—Following a year long effort by Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) and key policy champions to return the state’s budget surplus to hardworking Kansans through a single-rate tax plan, AFP-KS says this weekend’s passage of CCR HB 2036 is a step in the right direction. While AFP-KS’ polling found a majority of Kansans preferred a simplified, single-rate plan, Governor […]
Note: This piece was updated on 4/5/2024 to include a link to AFPF’s brief. If the idea that government officials can threaten to take your children if you don’t allow them into your home based only on anonymous complaints sounds like something that would only happen in Moscow, I have some bad news for you. […]
