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Las Vegas, NV – Today, Americans for Prosperity released a new report detailing how the federal government’s broken infrastructure permitting system has caused the delay, or outright loss, of tens of thousands of new jobs and nearly $75 billion in economic benefits across six states. The report includes the timeline, status, and projected economic value […]
Columbus, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity released a new report detailing how the federal government’s broken infrastructure permitting system has caused the delay, or outright loss, of tens of thousands of jobs and nearly $75 billion in economic benefits across six states. The report includes the timeline, status, and projected economic value of three specific […]
The jolt you get from opening your utility bill is an unwelcome reminder: Energy prices are still far higher than they were a few years ago. In fact, energy prices are 70% higher today than they were in December 2019. And this winter, you can expect to spend more on energy than you did in […]
ALBANY, NY — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address. AFP North East Region Director Ross Connolly said: “From sky-high taxes and energy costs to the ongoing housing crisis and out-of-control spending from Albany, Governor Hochul missed the mark by not acknowledging these issues […]
Columbus, OH — Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded the announcement from Vistra outlining a new private-sector partnership with Meta to support the continued operation, modernization, and expansion of nuclear generation in Ohio, without relying on taxpayer subsidies or ratepayer-funded bailouts. This agreement proves that taxpayer bailouts are not the only option. When markets are allowed […]
When energy prices rise, many look to Washington for more regulations. But prosperity is built by people, not dictated by politicians. That’s why we launched the “Road to Prosperity” tour, to hear from those who work to power America’s future. We found that communities are ready to power the future, create jobs, and embrace prosperity. […]
America’s West isn’t just beautiful, it’s extremely powerful. From Colorado’s innovative drill pads to Wyoming’s world-class coal mines to Utah’s high-tech natural gas rigs, the West hosts some of the most abundant and reliable energy resources on earth. Our “Road to Prosperity” tour witnessed this energy potential firsthand. But we also saw something else: Washington’s […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed H.R. 4776, the “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act” by a bipartisan vote of 221 YEA to 196 NAY. The bill could help lower energy costs by making it easier to build new power plants through the streamlining of environmental reviews, setting predictable and enforceable guidelines and timelines for agencies, and reducing unnecessary litigation around energy projects. The bill also represents the most significant reform […]
Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity and the grassroots activists across the country we represent, we urge you to support H.R. 4776, the “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act,” or the SPEED Act, introduced Chairman Bruce Westerman of Arkansas and Representative Jared Golden of Maine. The SPEED Act delivers much-needed improvements to […]
