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The results are in. According to a new eHealth survey, Americans who have enrolled in short-term health insurance plans are very satisfied with their coverage, despite the efforts of some members of Congress to restrict them. Why Americans prefer these plans It’s no surprise. These insurance plans typically cost 50 to 80 percent less than plans found on the Obamacare exchanges. It’s why over 60 percent of policy holders […]
Governor Tim Walz wants Minnesotans to pay 20cents/gallon more in gas taxes, driving up the cost of nearly everything you buy. Problem is, only about 1/2 would actually go to net new spending on transportation projects. The first 10 cents just replaces money ALREADY going to transportation that the Governor would spend elsewhere. Rep. Torkelson […]
This week, we continued to advocate in Tallahassee for education policy that provides more families with opportunity to customize their child’s education. As HB 7075 moved forward to the Appropriations Committee, we continue to work with both the House and the Senate toward advancing solutions that expand educational opportunity. On Tuesday, César Grajales testified on […]
Atlanta, GA – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) announced a digital campaign urging lawmakers to support patient-centered health care reforms and reject Medicaid expansion. To view the ad, click here. AFP-GA state director Stephen Allison issued the following statement: “It’s no secret that Georgians’ need better access to more affordable health care. Soon, […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today expressed disappointment after the House passed HF400, a bill that, despite its good intentions raises costs on patients using prescribed pain medication. AFP-MN believes the opioid crisis requires thoughtful, compassionate, long-term attention, and will work with anyone to find a solution. However, a fee increase that […]
I’ve only been with Americans for Prosperity – Arizona for a few weeks, but I’m already so impressed at the work we’re accomplishing! Activists like you make what we do possible, so thank you again for all your dedication and hard work. I’ve been spending a lot of time in Phoenix this session, and I […]
The Kaiser Family Foundation published a study earlier this month on the costs of health insurance plans under Obamacare. The results are grim. Obamacare was intended to lower health insurance premiums, but it did precisely the opposite. Millions of Americans are struggling to afford even the most basic plans on the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges. Despite low incomes, many Americans still earn slightly too much to qualify […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Minnesota House to reject HF400, a bill that would impose additional prescription drug licensing fees onto patients using painkillers. AFP-MN sent the members of the House a key vote letter calling on members to vote “No” on HF 400. AFP-MN believes the opioid crisis […]
Grassroots group reacts to passage of bill that jeopardizes existing approved waiver CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment after the passage of Senate Bill 290, which lessens work and community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults and would reduce those eligible for such requirements. “Work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid […]
