Commentary
Imagine paying $20,000 for a year of training to become licensed in your trade but never being taught the skills to provide the service. That was the situation for sugarists in Kansas who provide hair removal services. To learn the craft of sugaring — a technique that uses sugar, water, and lemon juice to remove […]
Montgomery, AL— Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) applauds the thousands of Alabamians who applied for education savings accounts (ESAs) on the program’s opening day. By late Thursday, applications had been submitted for 4,800 children. The ESA program comes as a result of Governor Kay Ivey’s Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act, signed […]
Topeka, KS—This year, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) helped tackle out-of-control government regulation that was burdening the day-to-day lives of Kansans. As featured in its new video, AFP-KS alongside coalition partners and policy champions recall the pathway to passing the REINS Act, HB 2648, this year only to receive a veto shutdown by Governor Laura Kelly. As shown […]
Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots organization, we urge you to support H.R. 115, the Midnight Rules Relief Act introduced in the House by Representative Andy Biggs. The Midnight Rules Relief Act would strengthen and streamline use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to bring increased oversight to agency […]
From the rolling hills of West Virginia to the deserts of Arizona and the mountains of Utah, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is teaming up with dedicated grassroots activists to break down barriers, elevate resident voices, and mobilize around important issues. Here are some of the activists who are making liberty possible. Meet this year’s faces […]
In 2004, a small group of ambitious changemakers came together out of concern for the direction of the country. They had a shared vision: get government out of the way and restore the principles of free markets, free enterprise, and free people. Fast forward to 2024, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the largest and most […]
ARLINGTON, VA— Today, Americans for Prosperity and a coalition of conservative organizations sent a letter urging the Senate to reject the re-nomination of Lauren McFarran to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Congress should not give the departing administration an opportunity to hamstring President Trump’s work putting American workers first. The letter details how McFarran’s […]
Jackson, MS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released its 2024 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting state lawmakers’ votes during the past session on key pieces of legislation. On issues pertaining to health care, education freedom, the economy, and more, AFP-MS’ scorecard serves as an accountability tool for residents across the state to see how their elected officials represented […]
Montgomery, AL—As more news is reported on Certificate of Need (CON) laws blocking health care expansion in the state, Americans for Prosperity – Alabama (AFP-AL) is highlighting the ways in which these overreaching regulations are tarnishing the quality of care and driving up costs. AFP-AL State Director, Adam Thompson, released the following statement: “Too often […]
