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Last month brought another historic increase in inflation. The consumer price index jumped 9.1 percent between June 2021 and June 2022, meaning Americans are paying more for food, clothing, home goods, and more. Ohio families and small businesses are suffering under the strain. More than 100 restaurants have closed because of inflation and labor shortages. […]
Arlington, VA – In response to reports that President Biden is considering declaring a “climate emergency” to bypass Congress and push through his agenda unilaterally, AFP Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule issued the following statement: “It’s not a national emergency every time Congress rejects President Biden’s agenda. But what is a crisis for […]
New survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of Americans for Prosperity shows continued support for personalized health care reforms that keep what Americans like about their health care and fix what they don’t like. Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity announced the results of a new national public opinion survey showing widespread […]
Washington’s reckless spending and crushing regulations have Coloradans paying more and getting less. Inflation in Colorado is topping 13.5%. Meanwhile, gas prices have skyrocketed to the tune of $4.77 per gallon in the state. That’s why AFP-Colorado will be rolling back the price of gasoline to $2.38, the price per gallon on the day President Biden took office. To highlight […]
OGALLALA, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) announced today that the grassroots group will roll back the price of gasoline for Ogallala Watering Hole customers to highlight the true cost of Washington’s bad policies and the pain runaway inflation is causing families and small business owners. To offset the impacts of inflation, AFP-NE is rolling […]
Arkansas is facing an adolescent mental health crisis, and the government is causing it. Due to several factors, including the ongoing pandemic, demand for adolescent mental health treatment is skyrocketing. But a little-known Arkansas law banning the development of new facilities or additional beds is forcing parents to take children to emergency rooms ill-equipped to […]
Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) will partner with a locally owned gas station on Friday to offer a limited time gasoline discount. Activists, volunteers and a special guest appearance from Representative Tim Walberg (MI-07) will connect motorists to the causes of rising energy costs in Michigan and nationwide. WHAT: A pre-inflation gas station event highlighting […]
Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today announced its endorsement of former Ohio State Rep. John Barnes, who is seeking a seat in the Ohio State Senate from District 21. AFP-OH will leverage a wide range of tactics, including digital advertising and direct mail to educate voters and turn them out for Barnes in the upcoming primary […]
Social Security is in trouble The Social Security Trustees’ latest report on June 2 has bad news: Social Security’s Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund is rapidly running out of money. The trustees say the OASI trust fund will be exhausted in 2034. At that point, all beneficiaries will get a 23% cut […]
