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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) on Thursday urged lawmakers to reject a border carbon tax, which some are looking to include in Sen. Bernie Sanders’ $3.5 trillion “infrastructure” reconciliation package. A border carbon tax would devastate the economy – hurting American farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses – and make life harder for people, […]
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today called for the State Legislature to convene to override Governor Evers’ irresponsible and ill-timed veto of Assembly Bill 336 (AB 336) intended to end the expanded federal unemployment benefits in Wisconsin, that continues to stall our economic recovery. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “With his […]
Lansing, MI –– Americans for Prosperity – Michigan (AFP-MI) released a statement today after Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed legislation designed to end early the federal government’s $300-a-week unemployment insurance (UI) kicker. The bill, HB 4434, would not have ended the additional benefit prior to the benefit’s scheduled Sept. 5 end date. Rather, the bill would […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, the Senate rejected the motion to proceed on the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which has yet to be drafted into legislation. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) had previously said this “pass first, read later” approach is no way to legislate and repeatedly produces legislation filled with unrelated spending, special interest handouts, and […]
Seven-figure effort targets over a dozen members of Congress; includes ads, events, mail, and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) will host a rally where AFP-PA State Director Ashley Klingensmith will highlight the drawbacks of the $4 trillion “infrastructure” proposal for northeastern Pennsylvanians. Activists will be encouraged to contact Rep. Matt Cartwright to express opposition to the so-called “bipartisan infrastructure framework” and encourage […]
RADFORD, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for candidate Jason Ballard, vying to represent the 12th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. A military veteran and native of Pearisburg, Ballard earned the endorsement of AFP-VA for his vocal support of principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Virginians face. Notably supporting greater […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is hosting a virtual event with U.S. Senator Mike Braun and AFP President Tim Phillips for a conversation on infrastructure. The Senate is scheduled for a procedural vote on the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework on Wednesday even though the bill has yet to be written. WHAT: Infrastructure Facebook […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) expressed disappointment following the Arlington County Board’s recent vote to adopt forced negotiations through collective bargaining – allowing government unions to have a monopoly over public employees. AFP-VA recently launched a campaign to oppose these ordinances in towns, cities, and counties across the Commonwealth through digital advertisements, direct mail, and […]
