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Charlotte, North Carolina—Today, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Charlotte Douglas International Airport to announce more federal spending. Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) State Director Tyler Voigt issued the following statement on Sec. Buttigieg’s visit: “Secretary Buttigieg’s visit to North Carolina is nothing more than a taxpayer-funded campaign stop. The millions of dollars in ‘investment’ that […]

COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) applauded Governor Henry McMaster for signing the ESG Pension Protection Act into law. As early supporters of the legislation, AFP-SC was thrilled to see swift action taken in the State House to ensure environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) stays out of the decision making for investments of hardworking […]

Detroit, Michigan—Today, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Detroit with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Debbie Stabenow.  The trio of Democrats met with small businesses to boost “Bidenomics”. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director Annie Patnaude gave the following statement: “As Secretary Yellen, Senator Stabenow, and Gretchen Whitmer try to convince Michigan business owners that ‘Bidenomics […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—Today, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce to boost the Biden Administration’s economic policies, known as “Bidenomics.” Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement on Sec. Yellen’s visit: “Secretary Yellen will tell us that this is the ‘strongest economic comeback of our lifetimes,’ but […]

Lansing, Michigan—Tuesday, February 13 marks one year since Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan legislature repealed Michigan’s Right to Work law, becoming the first state in the nation to claw back rights from private sector workers. As the repeal goes into effect, Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Annie Patnaude released the following statement: […]

While well-intended, government wage mandates hurt more people than they help. Policies like minimum wages increase the cost of goods and services on lower income families. Plus, these policies deny more people the chance to earn an income by reducing jobs available. When those opportunities close, fewer people gain the skills and experience needed to […]

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced the kickoff of its “Prosperity is Possible” tour, a series of statewide events focused on providing relief to Wisconsinites who are struggling to make ends meet under Biden’s disastrous economic agenda. The tour will shed light on the economic implications of “Bidenomics,” and hold accountable the lawmakers that support […]

One thing about a newsletter on constitutional freedoms and civil liberties is that there’s rarely a shortage of topics to discuss. We’re not even halfway into February, and it’s already been a busy new year. I hope you enjoyed the last newsletter from James about Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and why the separation of powers […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to protect Americans against government censorship. Can the government censor speech through a surrogate? That’s the question before the justices in Murthy v. Missouri and NRA v. Vullo, two cases that illustrate how unelected bureaucrats use government power to […]