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How to create affordable housing through the free market Montanans are facing a housing crisis. Gone are the days of our parents when they could begin their jobs right out of school and buy a home for $60,000. While the US housing market is experiencing inflation in housing costs, Montana home price increases far exceed […]
ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today thanked Rep. David Jenkins for introducing HB 212, the Niche Beauty Service Opportunity Act. This legislation would reduce the regulatory burden around niche beauty services like blow dry styling, eyebrow threading, and makeup artistry. Bill text is available here. AFP-GA Deputy State Director Tony West released the following […]
“Tax plan a tax sham,” says group Lansing, Michigan—Hot on the heels of a news conference this morning in which the Governor Whitmer outlined the details of her new tax plan, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) issued the following statement: “The Governor’s tax plan equals a tax sham,” said Annie Patnaude, state director for Americans for Prosperity-Michigan. […]
However surprising it may sound, the cross section between economic growth for our state and personal growth for our children lies in video games. In fact, this “Talk Business” op-ed co-written by Americans for Prosperity’s Jackson Acuff will have you questioning why e-sports has ever been viewed as a time suck with limited redeemable qualities. […]
Americans for Prosperity Senior Criminal Justice Fellow Greg Glod and actor, writer, and comedian Clayton English recently launched a new Lava for Good podcast titled “The War on Drugs.” The podcast examines the failed policies of America’s “War on Drugs” and its repercussions that persist to this day. A constant string of fentanyl-related headlines dominate […]
2/2/2023 Dear Lawmaker: West Virginians have been left behind for too long when it comes to receiving the tax relief they deserve. Our status as one of the only two states that levy an income tax to not meaningfully reduce taxes since 2021 must change rapidly. It is time for policymakers to ensure citizens in the Mountain […]
“Now we will focus our attention on ensuring the House takes action to give patients more options at affordable prices.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina applauded the Senate for passing S.164 by an overwhelming vote of 30 to 6. The bill will repeal certificate of need (CON) regulations for most healthcare facilities. CON laws […]
What are the Twitter Files? And why should you care about them? To steal from my Stand Together colleague Neil Chilson, at some point last year the social media platform Twitter became the world’s leading place to get breaking news about Twitter — and it seemed as though Twitter was the topic of the day […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced the launch of its new podcast, American Potential. The show, hosted by AFP Regional Vice President Jeff Crank, will showcase the stories of extraordinary Americans who are taking action in their communities to address the pressing challenges facing our country. It is easy to feel cynical about the […]
