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The U.S. Constitution “needs a strong defense.” Yes, I’m borrowing the line from Hamilton. But years later, unfortunately, it remains true. These days, the Constitution doesn’t seem like it’d win any popularity contests. Source: Echelon Insights survey Some suggest that the Constitution — written by white men who lived and died centuries ago — should be […]
Arlington, VA – In response to the release of the “Commitment to America” agenda, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement applauding Leader Kevin McCarthy for setting out a clear policy vision that includes new ideas to help address some of our country’s most critical challenges: “The best way to defeat […]
Arlington, VA – Today, the Senate 69-27 voted in favor of ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement: “This United Nations treaty provision will impose costly restrictions that effectively create a consumer tax on air conditioning and refrigeration. It will give an unfair industrial advantage to China, […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced plans for a flurry of activity leading up to the 2022 November General Election. First, AFP-WV announced a state-wide grassroots campaign to urge citizens to vote yes on two constitutional amendments that will be up for consideration on the ballot during the November General Election: Amendment 2 […]
Beginning September 9, Prince George’s County, Maryland will enforce a curfew for youth under age 17 in response to a shocking rise in violent crime that has plagued the neighboring Washington, D.C. county. The announcement comes days after a 1-year old girl was shot inside an apartment, and a shooting at a 7-Eleven that left […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Americans for Prosperity – Missouri applauds the passage of a substantive income tax cut in the Missouri Senate. Senate bills 3 and 5 passed the Missouri Senate with a vote of 24 to 4 and now head to the Missouri House for approval. AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady released the following statement upon the […]
Dear Senators: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to vote “NO” on the motion to invoke cloture on S. 4822, the DISCLOSE Act of 2022. This misguided bill claims to promote transparency, ethics, and accountability but fails on all counts. In reality, it protects incumbent politicians from criticism and opposition, […]
Phoenix, AZ — Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today issued the third wave of endorsements for candidates running to serve in the Arizona state legislature. Adding to a strong slate of candidates, AFP-AZ today endorsed Matt Gress in his bid for LD-04 and State Senator T.J. Shope, who’s running for re-election in LD-16. AFP-AZ State Director Stephen […]
Dear Senator, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I write urging you to vote against ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer (Kigali Amendment). This vote may be recorded in AFP’s 2022 legislative scorecard. This United Nations treaty provision would impose costly […]
