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COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) and constituents across Ohio’s 9th District are calling on Rep. Marcy Kaptur to support a clean continuing resolution, reopen the federal government, and put an end to Washington’s partisan games. This morning in Fremont, AFP-OH set up a bright red phone at Frisch’s Big Boy, where dozens of […]
We’re days away from a possible government shutdown. Again. Every year, we’re forced to suffer through the same old, tired routine: Congress fails to approve funding by October 1, as required by law. Leaders from both parties scramble for a backroom deal to keep the government open. Sometimes the government shuts down, sometimes Congress manages […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) sent a letter to Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser and Attorney General Raoul calling for a formal investigation into the 35 ethics complaints filed against Rochester Public Library officials. After the board and staff acknowledged wrongdoing, they pleaded ignorance of the law as their defense. Rochester’s […]
Have you ever wondered how many federal agencies there are? If you haven’t, you might be surprised to learn that no one knows the answer. Not even the government! Yes, you read that right. Not even Washington knows how big the federal bureaucracy (which they created) is. Your taxes fund the federal government, but it […]
Little Rock, AR—Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) is celebrating the Public School Access and Transparency Act, SB 572, being signed into law following overwhelming support in the legislature. Under this new law, the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act will ensure access to the learning materials used in public schools. AFP-AR is calling this law a major […]
Reckless government spending drains taxpayers and shatters the public trust. Right now, your share of the national debt stands at $108,000 — and it’s projected to rise to more than $111,000 by next year. Is it any wonder that most Americans agree Washington needs to cut wasteful spending? The Department of Government Efficiency is shaking […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today applauded the state House of Representatives for passing REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) legislation that will restore accountability in the bureaucracy. This legislation (H.B. 2728) will ensure that burdensome regulations proposed by state agencies will have legislative oversight before taking effect, protecting […]
American workers scored a big win — one you probably didn’t hear about. A few weeks ago, the Senate voted against the confirmation of Biden holdover Lauren McFerran for another term as chair of the National Labor Relations Board. This is a huge win for American workers. You might not have heard about the NLRB […]
ARLINGTON, VA— James Valvo, Chief Policy Counsel of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, discussed in Real Clear Policy how two recent Supreme Court decisions have opened doors to limiting government overreach and could inform Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in their efforts to overhaul inefficiencies through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Valvo suggests a methodical approach […]
