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BOZEMAN, MT – The latest campaign from Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) urges Montanans to tell Senator Tester vote no on Julie Su, President Biden’s radical nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. “If there’s one thing I know about Montanans, it’s that we want nothing to do with top-down California policies – or […]

MADISON, WI—Earlier this week, Americans for Prosperity launched a digital ad putting pressure on U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to support the bipartisan HR 1 legislation, the Lower Energy Costs Act. The ad calls on the Senator to bring down energy costs in Wisconsin and across the country. The ad targeting Sen. Baldwin is part of […]

A couple weeks ago, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew, testified before Congress to answer questions about the social media application currently used by Americans to share video content. The app has been the focus of increasing bipartisan scrutiny for a variety of reasons, and the testimony and hearing served as an opportunity for […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity wrote a letter to Senators and launched ads in Montana, West Virginia, Arizona, and Washington D.C. urging Senators to vote against the confirmation of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor. AFP is urging Senators to stop Su and demand that President Biden nominate a Secretary of Labor who will empower […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity’s Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy Kurt Couchman made the following statement on House Republicans’ plan to raise the debt limit while cutting federal spending: “Americans for Prosperity commends the House Republican Conference for making a responsible debt limit offer. This legislation would prevent default this year while reducing the risk of […]

AUSTIN, TX – As the Texas Legislature considers legislation that would implement Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in the state, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX), announced plans to run a full scale marketing campaign in support of ESAs. The AFP-TX campaign will include radio, mail, digital ads, billboards, and peer to peer outreach. AFP-TX is a strong proponent of […]

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 […]