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According to legend, Benjamin Franklin was leaving the just-adjourned Constitutional Convention in 1787 when a woman shouted, “Well, Doctor, what have we got – a republic or a monarchy?” To which he responded, “A Republic, if you can keep it.” You can see why the story has gained legendary status. It sets the scene nicely, […]
Alabama becomes the 37th state chapter of Americans for Prosperity MONTGOMERY, AL —Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is expanding its broad-based grassroots advocacy efforts in Alabama. This expansion marks the 37th state where AFP is actively working to advance liberty and economic opportunity for all Americans. The chapter will be led by Adam Thompson, who for the […]
DENVER, CO – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched new digital, mail and radio ads encouraging residents to contact the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and demand no more rate increases. In the past five years, Xcel Energy has been granted five rate increases by the PUC. As gas and energy prices continue to skyrocket, Colorado’s inflation […]
AFP-North Carolina Grassroots Engagement Director Cobi Bruner talks about organizing after Hurricane Ian, burnout, resilience, and his journey with AFP in the following Q&A. In an era characterized by divisive politics and social unrest, Cobi Bruner stands as a beacon of perseverance, dedication, and unity. As the grassroots engagement director for Americans for Prosperity in […]
FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity announced Heather LeMire will serve as State Director of Americans for Prosperity – Kentucky (AFP-KY). LeMire joins AFP-KY with a wide range of government affairs, grassroots, and community engagement experience. New AFP-KY State Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “I am excited to hit the ground running as the […]
ARLINGTON, VA—In response to lawsuits brought last year over public officials censoring online discussion of COVID-related issues, a federal judge this week condemned several Biden administration agencies – including the CDC, FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – for censoring citizens’ protected speech. It’s the latest development in the federal government’s efforts to […]
MADISON, WI — Americans for Prosperity issued the following response to Governor Evers’ decision to veto critical tax cuts and use the veto pen to create a 400-year property tax hike. AFP-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “We are disappointed in Governor Evers’ irresponsible choice to veto needed tax cuts for small business […]
Americans for Prosperity-Florida is kicking a campaign into gear supporting the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. That’s a bill introduced by Cammack and already passed in the GOP-controlled House that would require a congressional sign-off on any new rule from federal agencies that would have an economic impact of $100 […]
Last month, South Carolina took an important step to lower costs, expand access, and ensure every patient in the state has a personal option for health care. In May, the state’s legislature approved a groundbreaking measure to repeal most of the state’s burdensome Certificate of Need Laws. Certificate of Need laws require health care providers […]
