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Badger State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat US Senator in November Election MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will oppose U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s re-election. The free-market activist group will be canvassing, making phone calls, and running advertisements taking Baldwin to task for her voting record and calling for her […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement on the defeat of Proposition A Tuesday night. With a majority of Missourians voting “NO,” the outcome nulls the legislation passed earlier in the legislative session. AFP-MO has vowed to support a renewed effort in the next legislative to pass Right-to-Work. Gov. Parson has also […]
Grassroots group commends San Juan County commission for voting to expand worker freedom AZTEC, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) on Tuesday applauded San Juan County commissioners for passing the right-to-work ordinance introduced by commissioners Margaret McDaniel and Jim Crowley, making San Juan the eighth county in New Mexico to expand workers’ rights. Sandoval, Otero, Lincoln, […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) congratulated Josh Hawley on his Republican primary victory Tuesday. The current Missouri Attorney General, Hawley will face incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in the general election. “Josh Hawley will be a formidable opponent for Sen. McCaskill,” said AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady. “Josh has a proven track record of […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) applauded the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for not considering a tax-hike ballot referendum Tuesday. After months of discussion, the board opted against bringing up a $60 million sales tax hike for a vote. The Countering Additional Taxes and Spending (C.A.T.S.) group led the community-driven effort to oppose this tax increase. AFP-OH […]
New data shows broad support for criminal justice reform NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee released the results of a new survey showing that 70% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning […]
Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager Mary Kate Hopkins and Policy Analyst Martin Rodriguez | The Hill The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a rule this week that would reform Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The rule also would revoke California’s authority to enforce its Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity warned against the harm of tariffs in a statement today following reports that China is planning more retaliatory tariffs on another $60 billion of U.S. goods. China’s retaliation comes on the heels of news that the White House is considering increasing tariffs on Chinese goods from 10 to 25 […]
Group is asking for further reforms to both nutrition and agriculture sides of the bill. Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to recently-selected members of the conferee committee who will reconcile House and Senate versions of the farm bill legislation. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner urged conferees to include reforms […]
