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ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s largest grassroots organization, today released a statement on the Biden Administration’s expected announcement to permanently ban oil drilling in some federal waters. AFP Energy Policy Fellow Faith Burns commented: “Thanks to Bidenomics, Americans have paid more to live their everyday lives for nearly four years and voters rejected more […]
Montgomery, AL— Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) applauds the thousands of Alabamians who applied for education savings accounts (ESAs) on the program’s opening day. By late Thursday, applications had been submitted for 4,800 children. The ESA program comes as a result of Governor Kay Ivey’s Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act, signed […]
Washington is strangling America in red tape. The Biden administration shattered President Obama’s record for most regulations packed into a single year — filling 96,088 pages in the Federal Register. And that number could surpass 100,000 pages before the end of the year. The Constitution clearly outlines the separation of powers between the three branches […]
As we approach the new year, many of us are thinking about resolutions — saving more money, buying a home, starting a business, or finally taking that dream family vacation. Better economic policies might not be on your resolution list, but they’re the foundation for achieving your dreams. Think about it. Lower taxes mean more […]
Americans face a looming fiscal cliff in 2025 — a perfect storm of expiring tax cuts and subsidies that could devastate our economy. And with millions of Americans still reeling from soaring prices at the grocery store and the gas pump, Americans can’t afford a new tax hike. But if Congress fails to act, that’s […]
“If I die, my children will have to find £500,000.” Those are the words of Clare Wise, whose family has owned Manor Farm near Darlington in the UK since 1875. Under a new tax scheme unveiled by the British government, Clare’s family would be on the hook for half a million pounds. That’s a figure […]
American workers scored a big win — one you probably didn’t hear about. A few weeks ago, the Senate voted against the confirmation of Biden holdover Lauren McFerran for another term as chair of the National Labor Relations Board. This is a huge win for American workers. You might not have heard about the NLRB […]
While American families must balance their budgets, Congress does not. That’s why the United States government is over $36 trillion in debt — and growing. The cost to taxpayers? Approximately $107,000 per person. So, how can we get out of this economic mess? By fixing Congress’ budget practices, including through a Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) […]
HELENA, MT – This week, the Montana Supreme Court upheld a district court decision in Held v. Montana. The ruling states the plaintiffs have a constitutional right to a clean environment. AFP-Montana Deputy State Director Henry Kriegel released the following statement: “Held v. Montana undermines the progress achieved in the Montana State Legislature to streamline […]
