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We’re days away from a possible government shutdown. Again. Every year, we’re forced to suffer through the same old, tired routine: Congress fails to approve funding by October 1, as required by law. Leaders from both parties scramble for a backroom deal to keep the government open. Sometimes the government shuts down, sometimes Congress manages […]
This is a guest blog written by Brent Gardner, chief government affairs officer at Americans for Prosperity. There are moments in our culture and our politics when the outrage is justified. This is one of them. From government failures to social fractures, people are angry — and they should be. Outrage is not a defect […]
Imagine you live in a rural county, and you have to drive over an hour for medical treatment because the government won’t let new providers open a facility closer to your home. Why? Certificate-of-need laws. The good news: More states are repealing these outdated laws, and Americans are better off because of it. What is […]
Our economy is rapidly changing. New technologies like AI are altering how we work, learn, and live. Now, we have huge opportunities to build a better, more successful future for every American. But there’s a big problem. Outdated, nonsensical, and complicated regulations are making it too hard to build the infrastructure we need to […]
This is a guest blog written by Brent Gardner, chief government affairs officer at Americans for Prosperity. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes Republicans and Democrats agree. And when it comes to America’s permitting system, both sides of the aisle know it’s broken. That consensus matters because the problem urgently needs to be fixed. Approvals […]
ARLINGTON, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Congress for introducing the Employee Rights Act (ERA), a landmark piece of legislation that puts workers—not special interests—at the center of labor policy. AFP is leading a coalition of 28 organizations in sending a letter to all lawmakers urging them to fully support and cosponsor the legislation. Click here to […]
Beginning in 2021, Congress substantially increased Affordable Care Act premium tax credit subsidies and eliminated the income cap on eligibility. These changes were sold as temporary and are set to expire at the end of the year. Now, some in Washington want them to continue. Here are 10 reasons that’s a bad idea. The pandemic […]
Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill is the law of the land, stopping a looming tax hike and encouraging economic growth, Congress can turn its attention to our colossal national debt. The good news is that the OBBB and the rescissions package signed by President Trump are steps in the right direction, as they […]
Deregulation might sound like Washington insider talk, a topic that’s too in the weeds, but it’s actually a bread-and-butter issue — one that probably affects you or someone you know. Right now, overregulation is stifling local businesses across America and is blocking Americans from finding good jobs. Here’s how bad it’s gotten: Small businesses must […]
