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New Orleans, LA – Americans for Prosperity–Louisiana (AFP-LA) and its sister organization, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), celebrated our nation’s heroes alongside special guest and retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell. The evening honored local veterans, active-duty military members, Gold Star families, and generations of Americans whose service and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we have enjoyed for […]
This month, as we celebrate Constitution Day, it’s worth thinking about how our founding principles shape our everyday lives. The Constitution limits government power and leaves more room for people to make their own choices. That freedom extends to our economy. Economic freedom means you can choose where to work, start a business, own property, […]
The U.S. Constitution divides the federal government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. So, what do the three branches of government do? The legislative branch — Congress, which is made up of the U.S. House and Senate — makes laws. The executive branch, headed by the U.S. president, carries out and enforces federal laws. […]
AUSTIN, TX – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) announced the passing of its deputy state director in Texas, Raul Espinoza. The chapter remembers him as a faithful friend, dedicated leader, and patriot. Sam Sheetz, AFP-TX deputy state director, shared the following statement: “It is with an incredibly heavy heart that AFP-TX shares the passing of our colleague, Raul Espinoza, […]
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) today announced it has filed an ethics complaint and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request calling for an independent investigation into the Vernon Area Public Library District over the alleged use of taxpayer funds to conduct voter polling and message testing ahead of the District’s $39.5 million November […]
It’s easy to praise limited government when government is doing something you oppose. The real test is when government promises to deliver something you want, like lower grocery prices, cheaper energy, and more affordable housing. But the founders understood that government is not equipped to make every economic decision, predict every innovation, or know which […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded the Gas Tax Relief Plan unveiled by Vivek Ramaswamy alongside Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman and Senate President Rob McColley, which would suspend Ohio’s motor fuel tax for 90 days to provide immediate relief to families and businesses paying record prices at the pump. AFP-OH specifically praised […]
Carson City, NV — Americans for Prosperity – Nevada (AFP-NV) today praised Gov. Joe Lombardo’s executive order reforming the state’s data center tax abatement program, which requires companies receiving incentives to cover their own power costs, meet local water standards, and stop diverting revenue from Nevada’s schools. Ronnie Najarro, AFP-NV State Director, released the following statement: […]
“The cost of living is hurting myself and the people I know, but we don’t know what to do.” That’s what AFP’s Clayton Rasche is hearing from Americans as Camp Prosperity travels across the country. Families know groceries cost more. Small business owners see how regulations increase their expenses. And people are hearing very different […]
