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ARLINGTON, VA— In case you missed it, Freight Waves reported on Americans for Prosperity’s six-figure digital advocacy campaign urging Congress to permanently repeal the Jones Act, a century-old maritime law unnecessarily increases the cost of fuel, food, and energy for American households. The initiative combines targeted online advertising with a nationwide grassroots effort, enabling citizens to […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) support the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act introduced by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), on June 10, 2026. This bill finishes the job the MISSION Act started in 2018. It ensures the promise of veterans’ health care choice is reflected […]
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 […]
New digital effort mobilizes Americans to demand Congress make the Jones Act waiver permanent — and pushes back on the special-interest misinformation defending a failed, century-old shipping monopoly. ARLINGTON, VA— As reported by Bloomberg Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today launched a six-figure digital campaign calling on Congress to permanently repeal the Jones Act, the century-old shipping mandate […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded the Ohio General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 315, legislation that strengthens Medicaid oversight, increases transparency, and protects taxpayer dollars. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil issued the following statement: “Today’s vote is a win for Ohio taxpayers and the vulnerable Ohioans Medicaid was designed to serve. “S.B. 315 strengthens […]
Jefferson City, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) officially endorsed Jonathan Russell and Justin Barnhart for the Missouri House of Representatives Wednesday, throwing the full weight of its support behind their candidacies ahead of primary day in August. AFP-MO State Director Gary Hollis issued the following statement: “Jonathan and Justin are running on the kind of sensible, no-nonsense platform that makes Missouri the best place in the nation […]
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 […]
Providence, Rhode Island — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the state budget by the Rhode Island General Assembly. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Rhode Island families are tired of limited health care options, long wait times to see a doctor, and costly care. The FY27 budget removes regulations that limit access to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans for Prosperity strongly opposes the passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that expands federal control over private-sector labor negotiations and undermines the ability of workers and employers to reach voluntary agreements. This legislation empowers government-directed arbitration panels to impose binding labor contracts when negotiations fail to meet accelerated, federally […]
