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There’s no doubt families are paying too much for groceries. The question is what will actually bring those costs down. Some elected officials are proposing to put government in the grocery business. The idea sounds simple and compassionate: Have the government operate stores and use public dollars to offer groceries at lower prices. But good […]
For many Americans, the American Dream feels harder to reach than it did decades ago. Housing costs continue to climb. Energy bills remain unpredictable. Even routine trips to the grocery store leave many anxious at the checkout. Many factors contribute to higher prices. But one often overlooked driver is government regulation. Three examples stand out: […]
You might not think about government red tape every day, but it affects the prices you pay and the opportunities available to you. Regulations are meant to create barriers — that’s their job. Sometimes these barriers work well, creating standards that ensure health and safety. But just as often, these rules limit choices and pick […]
You might’ve heard the term “red tape” before. But what does it really mean? To understand the answer, you first need to ask: What are government regulations? Government regulations are rules created by public agencies to carry out laws passed by elected officials. They can govern everything from workplace safety and environmental standards to home […]
Americans are working hard to get ahead, but too many families feel like they’re still falling behind. Housing, groceries, and energy costs are taking a bigger bite out of every paycheck and making the American Dream feel further out of reach. For decades, layers of rules, permits, regulations, and government barriers have made it harder […]
CHICAGO, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP‑IL) today announced it has filed an ethics complaint calling for an investigation into Community Consolidated School District 15, Superintendent Dr. Laurie Heinz, and associated parties over misuse of public resources in connection with the district’s $93 million school bond referendum approved in November 2022. AFP-IL’s ethics complaint calls on state and local authorities to investigate whether […]
FORT WAYNE, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today voiced opposition to funding for Flock automated license plate reader cameras ahead of a scheduled Fort Wayne City Council vote on July 14. AFP-IN Grassroots Engagement Director Tyler Turnwald issued the following statement: “Fort Wayne residents deserve a full and transparent conversation before government expands its ability to […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the South Carolina Legislature’s conference committee came to an agreement on the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H. 3021). Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been a strong champion of this bill and held a press conference in January with small business owners to encourage legislators to get this bill passed this […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, the South Carolina Senate passed the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H. 3021) with unanimous support. Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been a strong champion of this bill and held a press conference in January with small business owners to encourage legislators to get this bill passed this session. AFP-SC State […]
