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“The Legislative Scorecard is an opportunity to highlight our policy champions and reveal lawmakers who voted against providing more freedom and opportunity to South Carolinians.” COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today released its 2022 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting state lawmakers’ votes during the past legislative session. The full Scorecard downloadable PDF is […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The Heartland Institute will host a debate on the Chicago Bears’ proposal to build a taxpayer-funded stadium in Arlington Heights this Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm. While Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas W. Hayes was invited to participate, the Village will not be in attendance. WHO: Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Deputy State Director Brian […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) today announced its endorsement of 13 additional candidates for the Iowa Legislature. The grassroots group will utilize its unmatched grassroots strength to see the following candidates across the finish line in November: Sen. Jake Chapman (SD-14), Sen. Chris Cournoyer (SD-35), Rep. Michael Bousselot (SD-21), Rep. Mark Cisneros (HD-96), […]
On September 21, the House Judiciary Passed three Americans for Prosperity-endorsed criminal justice bills that represent vital clarifications and reforms that improve second chances and human dignity: R. 5455 (Terry Technical Correction Act), R. 2864 (Clean Slate Act), H.R. 5651 (Fresh Start Act). The Terry Technical Correction Act is a much-needed clarification from Congress regarding […]
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 […]
