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Grassroots group commends Senators for passing JobsOhio performance audit measure, urges House to follow suit COLUMBUS, Ohio—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) hailed the Senate’s actions on Wednesday after Senators attached an amendment to HB 10 expanding the Auditor of State’s authority for involvement in performance audits on JobsOhio. “This is a win for transparency,” said Micah […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today announced it will score the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act (H.R. 3), otherwise known as the rescissions package, on its congressional scorecard. In a letter sent to lawmakers Wednesday, AFP urged members to vote “Yes”, calling the rescissions plan a step in the right direction toward restoring fiscal […]
Congress has opportunity to cut $15 billion in spending by passing President Trump’s rescission package ST. PAUL, MN – On the heels of launching the first phase of its “Stop Over Spending” campaign to call attention to the dramatic over-spending that takes place in Washington, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling Minnesota Representatives Erik Paulsen and […]
Grassroots group reaffirms commitment to Porter’s nomination following Judiciary Committee testimony Harrisburg, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) reaffirmed its strong support of David Porter to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit following his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. The grassroots advocacy group first announced its support for […]
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan legislative leaders took a huge step forward today to strengthen a free, fair and competitive market by voting to repeal the state’s prevailing wage mandate, said Americans for Prosperity. AFP-Michigan State Director Pete Lund issued the following statement: “We applaud the courage and commitment of our leaders in the House and […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity is sending an open letter to President Donald Trump praising the administration’s recent proposal for revised fuel economy standards that were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency Standard (CAFE) requires car makers to increase the average fuel economy […]
Activists Canvass WI Neighborhoods as Unemployment Stands at All-Time Low of 2.8% MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released a new door hanger as part of its grassroots activist campaign asking Wisconsinites to thank Governor Scott Walker for enacting pro-growth reforms that have turbocharged the Badger State’s economy. The door hangers cite Wisconsin’s […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots advocate for policies that advance a society of equal rights and mutual benefit, announced its endorsement of military veteran and Virginia delegate Nick Freitas in his campaign for United States Senate. Nick Freitas has been a champion of economic freedom in Virginia and has publicly supported policies that remove […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement following Senator McConnell’s announcement today canceling most of the August recess. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “With nearly 180 judicial vacancies, no solution for Dreamers, and the propensity for Congress to use […]
