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Threats to free speech can be veiled as restrictions on economic activity. California’s AB5 is the latest example. Many people who don’t prefer traditional office environments have benefited from independent contracting. From freelance photographers to truckers to massage therapists, workers can find freedom in setting their own hours and being their own boss. California took […]
MADISON, Wis. –Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced Megan Novak as its next state director. Novak has served as Legislative Director for AFP-WI since 2019. “I am thrilled to take on this new role as state director and carry out AFP-WI’s commitment to driving meaningful policies that prioritize the success and prosperity of all Wisconsinites,” […]
Richmond, VA — Americans for Prosperity Virginia has announced that they are endorsing Emily Brewer, Glenn Sturtevant, Wren Williams, Bryce Reeves, Chris Head, Tara Durant, Mike Dillender, and Mark Obenshain for the 2023 Virginia primaries. AFP Virginia is working to advance education opportunity, expand economic freedom, and encourage energy abundance in the Commonwealth. AFP believes […]
Americans for Prosperity invites you to reignite the American dream as the organization participates in the National Day of Action. Surrounded by a team of volunteers on a sunny day in a Summerville, S.C. neighborhood, Americans for Prosperity Senior Vice President of Grassroots Chase Downham gave an impassioned pep talk about the challenges the organization […]
Raleigh, North Carolina – Last week, activists associated with Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) greeted President Joe Biden while kicking off his “Invest in America” tour. AFP-NC activists voiced their disapproval over President Biden’s veto of a bipartisan joint resolution aimed at safeguarding American citizens’ hard-earned retirement incomes from the potential risks posed by the […]
By Michael Niemand Americans For Prosperity at the University of New Mexico held a free speech ball event to help raise awareness about the importance of free speech on college campuses. Students, faculty, and visitors were invited to write anything of their choice on the oversized beach ball but were encouraged to write political ideas […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement after the House Ways & Means Committee approved House Bill 5, which would eliminate Enterprise Florida and affect numerous other programs and entities. “Enterprise Florida has long failed to live up to its founding mission of encouraging private sector job growth and promoting Florida’s […]
It’s been just about two weeks since St. Patrick’s Day… which I hope has been enough time for everyone to recover from any holiday festivities! For many, St. Patrick’s Day is considered the luckiest day of the year, which got me thinking about luck versus hard work. When it comes to free speech, is it […]
Most federal budget information is either too condensed to illustrate relative priorities or too detailed to sort through. Little information exists in an accessible, broadly surveyable format. It’s like trying to navigate but only with raw satellite photos and Google’s Street View™. Congress could, however, borrow a best practice from the states: line-item budgets. A […]
