Commentary

“These were pieces of legislation that had broad, bipartisan support that should have passed if procedural hijinks had not been used to kill them.” COLUMBIA, SC – Following sine die, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) took issue with the House for failing to act on crucial legislation to help South Carolina patients. AFP-SC […]

Congress’ watchdog just issued a stark warning about the dangers of the federal government spending far more than it collects in revenue. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released “The Nation’s Fiscal Health: Federal Action Critical to Pivot toward Fiscal Sustainability” on March 5. Growing deficits and debt will undermine our prosperity as Congress lets entitlement-driven […]

Announces Promotion of Cade Yates to Deputy State Director  JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi today announced the promotion of Cade Yates to Deputy State Director, as the chapter continues to build out its state team. Cade was previous Grassroots Engagement Director. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement:  “Cade is a dedicated and […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today congratulated its endorsed state legislative candidates on their primary victories: Rep. Martin Carbaugh (HD-81), Rep. Dale DeVon (HD-05), Speaker Todd Huston (HD-37), Rep. Doug Miller (HD-48), Rep. Jake Teshka (HD-07), Sen. Mike Gaskill (SD-25), Scott Alexander (SD-26), Alex Choi (SD-29), Craig Haggard (HD-57), Scott Hawkins (HD-71), Kyle Pierce […]

Last month, President Biden nominated Kalpana Kotagal to be the next commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ahead of a Senate committee hearing and potential Senate vote on her nomination, here is a brief look at the EEOC and some of the concerns lawmakers and the public should be aware, of including the use […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]