Economic Progress

America is in the middle of an economic crisis. Unsustainable government spending and burdensome regulations have driven up inflation and resulted in high food, energy, and housing costs — limiting the economic progress of nearly every American. That’s why we’re working to reduce wasteful spending, unleash energy abundance, and empower workers to prove prosperity is still possible and together we can reignite the American Dream.

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Priorities

Ending Washington’s wasteful spending through unified budgets and other responsible fiscal practices.
Eliminating corporate handouts that pick winners and losers at the expense of hardworking taxpayers.
Giving workers more freedom and flexibility through labor reform.
Repealing the regulations that keep businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities from moving forward.

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Sensible solutions for the American economy

Worker choice and flexibility are essential for American prosperity

Responsible spending is key to lower inflation for all Americans

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Americans for Prosperity Applauds Senator McCormick’s Permitting Reform Effort, Urges Swift Action to Unleash American Energy

May 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Senator McCormick’s Unlock American Jobs and Energy Act as a critical step toward fixing the broken permitting system, lowering energy prices, and restoring American energy leadership. “Senator McCormick’s leadership on permitting reform is exactly what the country needs right now,” said Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Americans […]

ICYMI: AFP Hosts Economic Policy Dinner Focused on Affordability and Washington’s Economy

May 1, 2026

Vancouver, Washington — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted an economic policy discussion dinner titled “State of Your Wallet,” bringing together community members to discuss how taxes and policies are affecting families, workers, and small businesses. The event featured Washington State Senator John Braun, Fox News contributor Guy Benson, radio host Ari Hoffman, and AFP Western […]

ICYMI: AFP Commends Gov. Mills’ Veto of Data Center Ban

Apr 27, 2026

Augusta, Maine — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commended Governor Mills for vetoing legislation that would have imposed a sweeping ban on data center development in Maine, a move that would have threatened jobs, investment, and the state’s economic competitiveness. The proposal would have frozen approvals of large‑scale data centers exceeding 20 […]