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This is a guest blog written by Brent Gardner, chief government affairs officer at Americans for Prosperity. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes Republicans and Democrats agree. And when it comes to America’s permitting system, both sides of the aisle know it’s broken. That consensus matters because the problem urgently needs to be fixed. Approvals […]
“Permitting reform is the key to breaking free so that energy production can flourish.” Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the launch of a bold, seven-figure national campaign to unleash America’s energy potential by cutting red tape and eliminating counterproductive regulations that are stalling innovation and progress. With the rise of the AI […]
TOPEKA, KS – Americans for Prosperity–Kansas (AFP-KS) criticized a proposed a proposed $128 million energy rate increase on Tuesday by Evergy, calling the move a money grab by a state-backed energy monopoly. If approved, the rate hike would result in an overall increase of 9.6% for homeowners, 8.41% for most businesses, and 9.23% for schools […]
Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign calling out state lawmakers who have supported policies that continue to inflate taxes, increase the cost of living, and bloat the state budget. These policies — promoted by the state’s progressive majority — are in stark contrast to the needs of hardworking Vermonters, who […]
Abundant, affordable energy is the backbone of American prosperity. And in 2025, Ohio took bold steps to lead the way — proving that bottom-up reform and principled policy can challenge monopolies, drive innovation, and lower energy costs for families and businesses. For years, Ohio energy consumers have borne the brunt of outdated and crony-driven utility […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) praised the U.S. Senate for using the Congressional Review Act to roll back Biden-era waivers granted to the state of California under the Clean Air Act that would effectively ban gas-powered cars. As one of the largest consumer markets in the country, California’s ban on gas-powered cars would significantly […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. The tax bill permanently enshrines the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in the tax code, unleashes American energy, and provides for increased border security. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has been highly supportive of the bill throughout the […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Following this evening’s vote in the House Rules Committee, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a Key Vote Alert to protect prosperity and put America back on the path to long-term economic growth, urging Members of the House of Representatives to vote “yes” on Republicans’ reconciliation package. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued […]
Affordable, reliable energy is the engine of American prosperity. It powers our homes, drives economic growth, and fuels innovation. But in the recent past, misguided policies have driven up costs and limited access to the energy everyone depends on. Building a stronger economy and expanding opportunity begins with an all-of-the-above energy strategy that unleashes innovation, […]
