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“The cost of living is hurting myself and the people I know, but we don’t know what to do.” That’s what AFP’s Clayton Rasche is hearing from Americans as Camp Prosperity travels across the country. Families know groceries cost more. Small business owners see how regulations increase their expenses. And people are hearing very different […]
Grocery store prices have been going up … and up … and up for years. While there is no quick fix, the causes of inflation are clear. And that means the solutions are, too. Reducing the cost burdens that Washington puts on our grocery supply chain would make everyday goods more affordable. So would ending […]
For millions of Americans, the American Dream feels harder to reach than it did a generation ago. Essentials like housing, energy, and groceries cost more now, tightening the budgets of families and small businesses. But some states are showing a better path: When government removes barriers and gives people more freedom to build, invest, and […]
Milwaukee, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance back for his second visit to the Badger State in 2026 Wednesday. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Vice President Vance’s visit is a reminder of what accountable government looks like. Whether you align as a Republican, a Democrat, or somewhere in between, everyone should welcome an […]
Boston, Massachusetts — As Governor Andy Beshear visits Boston to raise his national profile, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is reminding taxpayers and policymakers that the challenges facing states like Massachusetts and Kentucky are not solved by bigger government, higher spending, or more bureaucracy. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “As Governor Andy Beshear visits Boston, he is […]
Lincoln, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) launched a new accountability effort Friday, calling out the biggest spenders in the state legislature by telling them in no uncertain terms to look in the mirror. The new campaign kicked off by targeting select lawmakers with the worst voting records when it comes to spending by mailing them compact mirrors with […]
DENVER, CO – As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is sending a clear message to a handful of big-spending lawmakers: if Coloradans want to know who is making life more expensive, they should “look in the mirror.” AFP-CO has launched a targeted mail campaign delivering compact mirrors to select legislators, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Earlier today, President Trump announced that he is extending his waiver of the Jones Act by another 90 days. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President for Americans for Prosperity, praised the president’s actions in the following statement: “The President is right to extend the Jones Act waiver – an […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last night, the Illinois House of Representatives passed the reckless Megaproject bill, enticing wealthy developers to Illinois on taxpayers’ dime. The bill passed with ten Republicans joining Democrats to put ultra-wealthy developers ahead of taxpayers. In its current form, the HB 910 mega-project bill allows developers to pay a small “special payment” […]
