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Lansing, MI — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) tonight congratulated John James on winning the Republican nomination for Governor. Tim Golding, AFP-MI State Director, released the following statement: “John James has spent his career in Michigan manufacturing, growing a business and creating jobs, and that’s exactly the experience Michigan needs after years of rising costs and a shrinking […]
TOPEKA, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) congratulated Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson for his Republican primary victory on Tuesday in the race for governor and announced plans to double down on its canvassing efforts in support of him ahead of the general election. AFP Regional Director Elizabeth Patton gave the following statement: “Ty Masterson is exactly […]
Across every state and every circumstance, Americans are telling us the same thing: They’re working hard, but the cost of living keeps rising. That’s why Americans for Prosperity launched the Camp Prosperity Tour. We’re traveling across the country to listen to Americans, support local businesses, and hear how rising costs are affecting everyday life. At […]
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: […]
Every few months, Washington reaches another budget deadline, and one side threatens to shut down the government. On July 22, the House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to explore ways to reform the broken government funding process and prevent future shutdowns. The hearing put a spotlight on a solution that Americans for Prosperity has worked […]
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 […]
MONTGOMERY, AL — Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) has closed out an 8-city screening series of the movie “Young Washington.” More than 500 Alabamians attended the screenings held throughout the state. Adam Thompson, AFP-AL state director, released the following statement: “Over the past month, we joined Alabamians across the state in celebrating America’s 250th birthday and […]
Every regulation has a cost. Sometimes that cost is obvious. Other times, it quietly works its way through the economy, making it more expensive to build homes, open businesses, expand factories, or deliver goods to customers. South Carolina just took a major step toward addressing those costs. On June 30, Gov. Henry McMaster signed the […]
“To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men.” Nine words that turned the usual relationship between people and government on its head. And it’s a principle that’s at the heart of the American experiment. People are born with certain rights. Government exists to protect them. The Declaration of Independence placed the individual first and […]
