Economic Opportunity Archives

Random Grab Bag of Corporate Welfare and Tax Hikes Does Nothing to Address Inflation

Jul 28, 2022

Arlington, VA – In response to this morning’s GDP data indicating -0.9% growth in Q2, which confirms two consecutive quarters of negative growth, and reports of a pending reconciliation deal between Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin, AFP Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule issued the following statement: “When Americans feel like they […]

To answer why inflation is increasing and combat the high cost of gas in 2022, AFP's True Cost of Washington Tour has been inviting lawmakers to join them at rollback events where staff and volunteers cut the price of gas and groceries for constituents.

Here’s what policymakers are saying about AFP’s True Cost of Washington Tour

Jul 26, 2022

As summer temperatures have spiked, so has U.S. inflation. To give Americans some relief from rising prices, Americans for Prosperity activists have traveled the country rolling back the cost of a gallon of gas to the price it was when President Joe Biden took office. “[It] was great to feel a bit of nostalgia after […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: AFP-UT to Lower Gas Costs at All About Food & Fuel to Highlight the “True Cost of Washington’s Spending”

Jul 25, 2022

Congressman John Curtis Confirmed to Attend and Bring a Message Back to Washington: Americans are paying for your reckless spending. Enough! Lehi, UT— On Tuesday, July 26, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will partner with a local gas station, All About Food & Fuel, in Lehi, UT to lower gas to $2.38/gallon – the national average in mid-January 2021—as […]

AFP-NM to Host Additional “True Cost of Washington” Event in Albuquerque

Jul 22, 2022

Washington’s reckless spending and crushing regulations have New Mexicans paying more and getting less. Inflation in New Mexico is topping nearly 9%. Meanwhile, gas prices have skyrocketed to the tune of $4.33 per gallon in the state. That’s why AFP-New Mexico will be rolling back the price of gasoline to $2.38, the price per gallon on the day President Biden took […]

To get relief from the high cost of gas in 2022, Liz lined up at 7 a.m. at one of AFP-Ohio's True Cost of Washington gas rollback events.

How Ohio drivers got some relief from the rising cost of gas over time

Jul 21, 2022

Last month brought another historic increase in inflation. The consumer price index jumped 9.1 percent between June 2021 and June 2022, meaning Americans are paying more for food, clothing, home goods, and more. Ohio families and small businesses are suffering under the strain. More than 100 restaurants have closed because of inflation and labor shortages. […]

Political Failure Isn’t A National Emergency

Jul 21, 2022

Arlington, VA – In response to reports that President Biden is considering declaring a “climate emergency” to bypass Congress and push through his agenda unilaterally, AFP Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule issued the following statement: “It’s not a national emergency every time Congress rejects President Biden’s agenda. But what is a crisis for […]

AFP-CO to Host “True Cost of Washington” Event in Lakewood

Jul 21, 2022

Washington’s reckless spending and crushing regulations have Coloradans paying more and getting less. Inflation in Colorado is topping 13.5%. Meanwhile, gas prices have skyrocketed to the tune of $4.77 per gallon in the state. That’s why AFP-Colorado will be rolling back the price of gasoline to $2.38, the price per gallon on the day President Biden took office. To highlight […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: AFP-NM to Host “True Cost of Washington” Event in Albuquerque

Jul 19, 2022

Washington’s reckless spending and crushing regulations have New Mexicans paying more and getting less. Inflation in New Mexico is topping nearly 9%. Meanwhile, gas prices have skyrocketed to the tune of $4.33 per gallon in the state. That’s why AFP-New Mexico will be rolling back the price of gasoline to $2.38, the price per gallon on the day President Biden took […]

AFP-Mississippi staff pose for a photo outside a local Chevron station, where they helped provide discounted gas as relief from the high cost of gas in 2022.

Inflation, rising cost of gas over time mean tough choices for Mississippians

Jul 15, 2022

Because of inflation, Mississippians have less money in their pockets than they did at this time last year. Consumer prices soared 9.1 percent between June 2021 and June 2022. Not only are residents paying more for groceries and clothing, the cost of gas over time reflects the historic levels inflation Americans are experiencing. Americans can […]

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