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TOPEKA, KS – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) sent a letter to members of the House and Senate committees on energy and utilities urging them to support a free market approach to new energy projects in Kansas in the 2026 legislative session. AFP-KS urges Kansas lawmakers against Right of First Refusal (ROFR) laws that block competitive bidding and […]
ARLINGTON, VA— On Thursday, the Trump administration announced plans to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), as well as a handful of other actions, aimed at “modernizing land and resource management” as well as “public health and safety” across the state. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Americans […]
High energy costs are choking America’s potential. They’re not just raising our utility bills — they are raising the price of everything: groceries, gas, housing, and the American Dream itself. If energy drives prosperity, federal energy policies restrict it. Americans for Prosperity is working to change federal energy policy to unleash American energy independence through […]
Anchorage, Alaska— AFP-Alaska celebrates a historic moment for Alaskans as the Trump administration reaffirms its commitment to the state’s economic future and a significant step in unlocking the vast potential of Alaska’s natural resources through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) coastal plain decision. AFP-Alaska State Director Brett Huber released the following statement: “This announcement by the […]
ARLINGTON, VA— In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity’s “Road to Prosperity” tour made stops in Eveleth, Minnesota and Bozeman, Montana last week to highlight the need for Congress to reopen the government and get to work on federal permitting reform to bolster key industries and guarantee America’s energy independence. On Monday, U.S. Representative Pete Stauber […]
Energy costs aren’t just numbers on a bill. They determine whether families can put food on the table, whether seniors can afford prescriptions, and when businesses can stay competitive or grow. And right now, Washington’s endless permitting process is driving your energy costs higher than ever. What’s the root cause of energy cost increases? Affordable […]
ARLINGTON, VA—This week, the Trump administration approved the Ambler Road Project in Alaska. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Americans for Prosperity released the following statement supporting this move to unleash Alaska’s energy potential: “Americans for Prosperity applauds President Trump’s approval of the Ambler Road project, a long-overdue move to unlock Alaska’s critical mineral […]
If you think your electricity bill is skyrocketing, you’re not wrong. Since 2020, electricity prices have been soaring. Why? Burdensome regulations and tax subsidies make it harder for our country to produce the abundant, reliable, and affordable electricity it needs to thrive. In many states, these regulations directly kill thousands of good-paying American jobs. If […]
KAUKAUNA, WI – On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity—Wisconsin (AFP-WI) hosted a permitting reform roundtable highlighting the urgent need for Congress to modernize and streamline the federal permitting process and the impact of federal regulations on Wisconsin’s energy sector. The event featured Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Tony Wied (WI-08) alongside industry and community leaders. The roundtable, […]
