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Ghent, KY – On Friday, Americans for Prosperity–Kentucky (AFP-KY) hosted an energy discussion and facility tour at the Ghent power plant, spotlighting the urgent need for federal permitting reform and the impact of federal regulations on Kentucky’s energy sector. As part of AFP’s national “Road to Prosperity” initiative advocating for federal reforms, the event highlighted […]
Our economy is rapidly changing. New technologies like AI are altering how we work, learn, and live. Now, we have huge opportunities to build a better, more successful future for every American. But there’s a big problem. Outdated, nonsensical, and complicated regulations are making it too hard to build the infrastructure we need to […]
ARLINGTON, VA— In any time of economic uncertainty, permitting reform doesn’t just mean more production of affordable energy – it would also open the floodgates to a surge of new jobs and sustained economic growth. In a recent blog, James Morrone, AFP Policy Analyst, highlights how permitting reform offers one of the best opportunities to jumpstart our economy, […]
PROSPERITY, PA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) kicked off its cross-country tour promoting energy project permitting reform in Southwestern Pennsylvania on Monday, highlighting the importance of the state’s natural resources in creating American energy abundance. “The Road to Prosperity” tour brought AFP staff and activists to the Enlow Fork Coal Mine in Prosperity, PA – the state’s “energy capital” – […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Republicans and Democrats agree: America’s outdated permitting process is broken—and it’s holding our country back. Permitting reform is essential to advancing energy projects and unlocking lower costs, more jobs, and stronger communities. In a recent blog, Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Americans for Prosperity, emphasized the urgent need for reform and the […]
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 […]
