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American principles of liberty and self-governance have long rewarded those who work hard, tap into their talents, and discover better ways of doing things. Not only have these ideals empowered countless Americans to contribute in ways that advance their own sense of purpose, but they have also drawn the world’s most ambitious people to our […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Americans for Prosperity-Florida today praised two legislative committees for approval of a trio of related bills authorizing for certain regulated occupations. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee approved SB 1364 and SB 1366, while the House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee approved companion bill HB 1333.   “With universal recognition for occupational licensing, […]

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) issued a statement rebuking Pennsylvania lawmakers for pressuring the University of Pittsburgh to cancel controversial events on its public campus. Last week, Reps. Jessica Benham and Malcom Kenyatta on behalf of the Pennsylvania House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus issued an official statement urging the University of Pittsburgh to cancel two student-run […]

America was built on the idea that anything is possible with hard work and a dream. But it doesn’t feel like that today. In his first two years in office, President Biden has pursued the most extreme elements of an out-of-touch progressive agenda that sees the growth of government as the solution to virtually every […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida today issued the following statement after the Florida House passed House Bill 1, which would allow all Florida families to determine the education that works best for their children. “All Florida families are much closer to having the opportunity to determine the kind of education that allows their children to thrive […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today issued the following statement after the House Commerce Committee passed House Bill 5, legislation that would eliminate funds for the Enterprise Florida program and transfer certain programs to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FL-DEO). “The state of Florida has a compelling duty to ensure that taxpayer […]

Last week, the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, and Bluffton Today published an op-ed authored by AFP-Foundation-South Carolina State Director Candace Carroll and me about the harm caused by civil asset forfeiture in South Carolina. The article highlights a recent report from the South Carolina Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. “The report’s findings […]

This post was written by Daniel Schuman for Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s 2023 Sunshine Week essay series on how government transparency and the Freedom of Information Act have transformed society. The Freedom of Information Act is a cornerstone of an open and accountable government. It is time for that law to be extended to legislative branch […]

This post was written by Bernard W. Bell for Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s 2023 Sunshine Week essay series on how government transparency and the Freedom of Information Act have transformed society. The Freedom of Information Act has had transformational impacts. This short essay focuses on one — FOIA’s invigoration of public interest groups. Elections play a […]