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On September 17, 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the Constitution and submitted it to the states for ratification. We don’t tend to celebrate Constitution Day with the same fanfare as Independence Day. But maybe we should. While the Declaration of Independence established a new nation, the Constitution defined it. In […]
Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity and the millions of activists we represent nationwide, I write to express our strong support for H.R. 4790, Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act, now pending before the House. This package is essential to safeguarding the financial future of millions of hardworking Americans, particularly seniors, by […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong concerns over the Commission’s proposed regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political advertisements. AI offers a transformative potential for political and issue advertising, especially for smaller campaigns with limited resources. However, the FCC’s broad […]
LINCOLN, NE — Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced it has endorsed State Senator Rob Dover, Tony Sorrentino, and Tanya Storer for the general election on November 5, 2024. These candidates will have the full support of the organization’s grassroots activist network, who will canvass their districts to make sure Nebraskans have these outstanding leaders representing them […]
Columbus, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) announced endorsements for two Ohio Senate candidates and ten Ohio House of Representatives candidates for the general elections on November 5, 2024. These endorsements come after 14 AFP-OH endorsed candidates won their primary races in March. AFP-OH Deputy State Director Tim Ross released the following statement: […]
When Louis Koorndyk started renting his Las Vegas property on Airbnb to pay for his parents’ assisted living care, he never thought it would lead to $62,000 in fines and a legal battle with the state of Nevada. In 1998, Clark County passed a ban on short-term rentals in an effort to protect the […]
In 2022, Utah resident Kim Byram was facing a parent’s worst nightmare — her son was being mercilessly bullied at school. When she sought help from administrators, she was told their hands were tied, prompting Kim to look for a new school where her son would be safe. Kim’s options were limited since private […]
AFP-SC surpasses 116,000 voter contacts as sole grassroots effort behind key state races SPARTANBURG, SC— Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its support of State Rep. Roger Nutt and State Sen. Josh Kimbrell to serve in the State Senate, putting the force of its grassroots base behind the candidates leading up to November. Throughout this […]
For years, Colorado residents have watched their utility bills skyrocket, forcing households to choose between heat and other basic necessities. What was causing the soaring energy costs? The ideological fixations of a small group of unelected bureaucrats. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC), composed of a few governor-appointed ideologues, has been rubber-stamping rate hikes at […]
