Americans for Prosperity Press Release
AFP-PA Welcomes New Coalitions Director
May 9, 2022

Mary Beth Cirucci Brings Over a Decade of Organizational Acumen to Grassroots Group HARRISBURG, PA—Today Americans for Prosperity welcomed its newest team member, Mary Beth Cirucci, who is taking on the role of Coalitions Director. Cirucci brings a wealth of experience to AFP-PA. Prior to joining the commonwealth’s largest grassroots organization, she worked for Pennsylvania’s […]

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AFP Foundation launches FOIA investigation into Disinformation Governance Board
May 9, 2022

Concerned about the federal government’s newly announced Disinformation Governance Board? So are we. And we’re going to get to the bottom of it. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently introduced the new body. It purports to safeguard “the United States against threats to its security, including threats exacerbated by disinformation.” What does the board […]

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The Modern Worker Empowerment Act would protect freedom and flexibility for independent contractors and other self-employed workers fighting for opportunity and a more affordable cost of living.
What is the Modern Worker Empowerment Act?
May 6, 2022

Updated April 20, 2023 Facing new constraints and lifestyle demands in the 21st century that were exacerbated at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, American workers have increasingly supported flexibility to work remotely, set their own work hours, and pursue self-employment. This freedom has also made it possible for many Americans to continue providing for their […]

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Americans for Prosperity Blasts House Ways & Means Committee for Failing to Repeal Certificate of Need Laws
May 5, 2022

“The excuse that time is running out is unacceptable! The House has been sitting on this bill for months – and took 3 weeks off in the middle of session.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) blasted the House Ways & Means Committee for failing to move forward to repeal the […]

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Americans for Prosperity: House Denies Effective Treatment to Suffering South Carolinians
May 5, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) decried the House for ruling the Compassionate Care Act out of order. This procedural ruling blocks the House from debating the substance of the bill and having a vote on the bill itself. This legislation would allow cannabis to be prescribed by licensed physicians, acquired […]

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A row of plants in a field, which benefitted from fertilizer, which is becoming more expensive because of fertilizer tariffs that are hurting farmers.
Congress doesn’t like fertilizer tariffs? So end them, already!
May 4, 2022

Gadzooks! It’s planting season! Fertilizer prices are too high! There’s an election coming up!  Somebody do something! There’s no doubt about it — fertilizer prices are at or near their highest points in history. Eighty lawmakers, led by Reps. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa), Tracey Mann (R-Kansas), and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), have made the perfectly reasonable […]

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Americans for Prosperity activists gathered in Greensboro, North Carolina to protest high gas prices, inflation, and other problems associated with the high cost of living in 2022. They're holding signs that say: "The True Cost of Washington: Pay More, Get Less" and "Unleash energy abundance. End wasteful spending. Ignite innovation."
Get updates from every stop on AFP’s True Cost of Washington tour
May 4, 2022

Updated August 31, 2022 August 30: Indianapolis, Indiana This is Kent with Americans for Prosperity. The True Cost of Washington effort made a return trip to the Hoosier State to roll back gas prices to $2.38 in Indianapolis! U.S. Senator Todd Young and Congressman Greg Pence joined us. They spoke with customers about how the […]

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A woman grocery shopping is surprised by rising grocery prices
New poll reveals Americans are blaming government spending for the high cost of living
May 3, 2022

A new poll has found what Americans blame for rising gas prices and record inflation that are driving the increasingly high cost of living this year. The culprit? Government spending. 73 percent of respondents said that the massive increase in government spending over the past two years has been a “major cause” of higher prices. […]

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Mallerie Stromswold: A new face not afraid to stand up for Montanans
May 2, 2022

Mallerie Stromswold was elected to represent Montana House District 50 in 2020. She quickly got to work on legislation to reform the state’s criminal justice system and oppose government overreach into the technology sector. Just 20 years old, Stromswold calls herself an “open-minded Republican who stresses small government and understands the importance of community.” Her […]

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