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It’s (almost) over! After four long years, we can finally say, “Bye bye” to Bidenomics. These economic policies brought historic inflation, massive debt, and economic turmoil to millions of Americans. That’s why Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a nationwide grassroots campaign to hold elected officials accountable for the disastrous economic policies of the last four […]
You’re getting ready for a Tennessee Titans tailgate in Nashville. You get the car ready. You order some food. You buy some beers. During the game you’re a Hall of Fame armchair coach who always knows which play should be called. What you probably won’t think about is that — thanks to the government — […]
When Chris Enget returned from Afghanistan, he knew he would face a long journey back to civilian life. What he didn’t expect, however, was that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — the very institution created to help veterans like him — would do more harm than good. “I refuse to ever go back at the […]
Arlington, Va. — Last week, AFP sent letters to committees in both congressional chambers supporting bills that seek to rein in abuse of emergency powers. Both bills would amend the National Emergencies Act of 1976 (NEA) to give Congress greater oversight of the president’s emergency powers. AFP sent a letter to the Senate Homeland Security […]
Columbus, OH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) Legislative Director Hannah Kubbins provided testimony to the House Technology and Innovation Committee to discuss House Bill 357 and its misguided attempt to regulate texting encryption. Kubbins’ testimony focused on how HB 357, while titled the Safe and Reliable Texting Act, over-regulates texting laws and fails to […]
Manchester, New Hampshire—Today the New Hampshire State Senate voted to pass a bill protecting free speech on public campuses in the Granite State. Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) Regional Director Greg Moore issued the following statement after the passage of HB 1305: “Now, more than ever it is critical that public universities maintain their commitment […]
TOPEKA, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is applauding the final passage of SB 434 and awaits the Governor’s signature to exempt the practice of hair removal by sugaring from the definition of cosmetology. AFP-KS State Director, Elizabeth Patton, issued the following statement: “AFP-KS supports legislative efforts to reform burdensome occupational licensing requirements that often impede […]
TOPEKA, KS—On the newest episode of the American Potential Podcast, Jeff Crank interviews Sean Willcott, of Willcott Brewing Co., to discuss his leap from engineering to establishing a beloved craft brewery, all while emphasizing entrepreneurship, community, and the craft of brewing. Willcott also discusses HB 2124, formerly SB 511, a bill currently before the Kansas legislature, […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today released its annual scorecard evaluating the voting record of every member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly on a selection of bills that, if passed, would advance freedom and opportunity in the Keystone State. In an open letter, AFP-PA Deputy State Director Emily Greene acknowledges that this legislative session has […]
