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When White House national climate advisor Gina McCarthy accidentally emailed a reporter that a key oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet was “cancelled,” officials at the Department of the Interior scrambled for an explanation amid surging gas prices and rampant inflation. They cited “lack of industry interest” to justify the cancellation, but […]
MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented coalition to empower parents and expand educational opportunities for students. The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom includes seven leading groups that have a unified voice on educational reform. Coalition partners include: Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Wisconsin, […]
Arlington, VA- Americans For Prosperity has launched a new round of ads targeting House and Senate members who directly contributed to the pain of Americans amidst economic turmoil by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. The ads are the latest release in a $1.1 million campaign highlighting the true cost of Washington’s poor policy decisions. The ads […]
High prices for consumer goods have put a significant burden on Floridians. At 11.2%, the Tampa area has seen some of the highest inflation spikes in the United States. According to a Florida Atlantic University poll, eight out of 10 Floridians are concerned about higher housing prices and more than half (53%) said higher food […]
AFP-IL Submits Petition Opposing Taxpayer Subsidies for New Bears Stadium in Arlington Heights WHO: Americans for Prosperity Illinois (AFP-IL) WHAT: Submission of petition signatures to the Village of Arlington Heights board in support of the adoption of an Anti-Corporate Welfare Ordinance, per section 2-204 of the municipal code. WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 7:30 […]
MADISON, WIS. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support for Tim Michels for the next governor of Wisconsin. The grassroots group has identified Michels as a leader committed to supporting meaningful policy reforms that will expand opportunity for every Wisconsinite. The group will leverage a wide range of tactics including their signature grassroots […]
Ten years ago, a gunman tried to kill me and others because of our religious and political views. I worked for a religious liberty organization that rented space from another group, the Family Research Council. The shooter was miraculously stopped in the lobby by an unarmed guard, likely saving the lives of dozens – myself […]
The Save Local Business Act would preserve key American engines of economic and employment growth. Here’s how. Updated July 5, 2023 As a part of AFP’s broad agenda supporting a flexible workforce and contained within the AFP endorsed Employee Rights Act, the Save Local Business Act would help ensure continued paths to success for many […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support for three state legislative candidates running for State Senate and State Assembly. The grassroots organization endorses the following policy champions: Rob Hutton (SD-5), Rep. Jesse James (SD-23), and Chanz Green (AD-74). AFP-WI will utilize and leverage a wide range of grassroots tactics, including mobilizing its […]
