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As of 2023 South Carolina was only one of two states in the entire country where the legislative branch had complete control over nominating and selecting judges to the state courts. The state constitution tasked the legislature, largely made up of practicing lawyers, to nominate and confirm the judges who would be hearing their cases. […]
For H.R. 6953 (118th Congress). H.R. 7295 (119th Congress) is here. Americans are frustrated with Congress. They see the festering bloat, discoordination, and waste and think Congress ignores obvious problems. The growing debt burden makes us poorer, crowds out other priorities, and threatens stagnation or worse. Members of Congress are frustrated, too. They often face […]
Erie, Pennsylvania—Today Senator Bob Casey joined Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Erie. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement: “Pennsylvanians are desperate for solutions. They continue to struggle under the cost-of-living crisis that started under the Biden-Harris Administration, which is costing families, on-average over $11,400 a year. “But we cannot forget […]
The disastrous Biden-Harris border crisis turned American public opinion against all immigrants— including those who came legally. According to the latest AP poll, only 40% of Americans believe skilled immigrants are a major benefit to the country, and 32% think legal immigrants are criminals. The blame for this backlash rests with the Biden-Harris administration and […]
Manchester, New Hampshire—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced its final slate of endorsed candidates for the State House of Representatives in the New Hampshire state primary election. In addition to the 13 candidates announced last month, AFP-NH is leveraging the total weight of its grassroots capabilities behind these 14 candidates running to represent Granite […]
Lansing, Michigan—Today, Americans for Prosperity announced new leadership for the grassroots’ organizations chapter in Michigan. Tim Golding, previously the chapter’s deputy state director, will take the helm of the organization. “I’m excited to take on this new challenge in Michigan, especially as we’re working hard to elect policy champions and rebuild a policy majority in […]
“If you want this permit for your business, you must get a divorce first.” That was the shocking advice the Wisconsin Department of Revenue gave to William Glass, owner of The Brewing Projekt, after he was told he couldn’t open a brewery if his wife owned a bar. Will was feeling the effects of […]
Detroit, Michigan—Today Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for a Labor Day stop in Detroit. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement after the Congresswoman’s appearance: “While Congresswoman Slotkin is telling Michiganders about all this Administration’s supposed ‘wins,’ Michiganders have been struggling […]
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—Today Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for a Labor Day rally. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement: “As he’s virtue-signaling to big union bosses, Bob Casey certainly is working hard this Labor Day—working hard to obscure his voting […]
