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Analysis from the groups shows spending has chronically outpaced revenues. ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce released a long-term analysis of federal spending and revenues today, following the U.S. Department of Treasury’s FY18 annual report on the same subject. The organizations found that while both spending and revenues continue […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Tuesday responded to Tony Evers’ call for a $15-an-hour minimum wage made during Monday’s rally with Vermont’s Sen. Bernie Sanders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Evers, who’s challenging Scott Walker in the race for governor, said, “we’re going to $15 an hour minimum.” AFP-WI on Monday announced […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Monday announced a new ad buy to accompany its significant grassroots efforts urging Wisconsinites to re-elect Gov. Scott Walker. The 30-second testimonial-style ad marks the closing phase of the grassroots group’s on-the-ground efforts in the race and features two Wisconsinites sharing matter-of-fact reasons for why Tony Evers […]
Taxpayers Deserve to Know Specifics of Evers’ Proposals MADISON, Wis. – As Gov. Scott Walker and Tony Evers prepare to square off in Friday night’s debate hosted by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, questions about Tony Evers’ policy positions remain unanswered. In the spirit of the evening, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) would like to propose the […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Thursday announced support for nine candidates for State Assembly based on their leadership on policies that will remove barriers to opportunity and improve Wisconsinites’ lives: State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk, Rep. Mary Felzkowski (District 35), Rep. Rob Hutton (District 13), Rep. Daniel Knodl (District 24), Rep. John Macco (District […]
Arlington, VA – Following President Trump’s call today for each cabinet member to cut 5 percent of budgets at their respective departments by identifying wasteful spending, Americans for Prosperity commended the president for his leadership on one of Washington’s most important issues. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “Americans […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Wednesday unveiled its 2017-2018 legislative scorecard for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The comprehensive digest, released by AFP-PA each fall, informs Pennsylvanians on how their elected officials voted on the most impactful bills from the legislative session, covering issues such as budgets and spending, corporate welfare, criminal justice […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity echoed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s call to “get serious” about structural government spending during an interview today. The leader pointed out that government spending is primarily driven by mandatory items, and that lawmakers need to bravely address those programs to get them under control. In a discussion with […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) will host a press conference at the state capitol on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. to unveil its 2017-2018 legislative scorecard. The Keystone State’s leading free-market grassroots organization produces this comprehensive digest to educate Pennsylvanians on how their state elected officials voted on the most impactful bills […]
