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Concerned about the federal government’s newly announced Disinformation Governance Board? So are we. And we’re going to get to the bottom of it. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently introduced the new body. It purports to safeguard “the United States against threats to its security, including threats exacerbated by disinformation.” What does the board […]
Updated April 20, 2023 Facing new constraints and lifestyle demands in the 21st century that were exacerbated at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, American workers have increasingly supported flexibility to work remotely, set their own work hours, and pursue self-employment. This freedom has also made it possible for many Americans to continue providing for their […]
“The excuse that time is running out is unacceptable! The House has been sitting on this bill for months – and took 3 weeks off in the middle of session.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) blasted the House Ways & Means Committee for failing to move forward to repeal the […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) decried the House for ruling the Compassionate Care Act out of order. This procedural ruling blocks the House from debating the substance of the bill and having a vote on the bill itself. This legislation would allow cannabis to be prescribed by licensed physicians, acquired […]
Gadzooks! It’s planting season! Fertilizer prices are too high! There’s an election coming up! Somebody do something! There’s no doubt about it — fertilizer prices are at or near their highest points in history. Eighty lawmakers, led by Reps. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa), Tracey Mann (R-Kansas), and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), have made the perfectly reasonable […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its endorsement of four policy champions for reelection to the Nebraska State Legislature. The following candidates have a proven track record of putting Nebraskans first and supporting common-sense policy reforms to make Nebraska the best state to live, work, and raise a family: Sens. John Arch […]
Updated August 31, 2022 August 30: Indianapolis, Indiana This is Kent with Americans for Prosperity. The True Cost of Washington effort made a return trip to the Hoosier State to roll back gas prices to $2.38 in Indianapolis! U.S. Senator Todd Young and Congressman Greg Pence joined us. They spoke with customers about how the […]
Greensboro, North Carolina—Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina on Tuesday morning turned back the clock at the Pit Stop Gas Station on Alamance Church Road to kick off Americans for Prosperity’s nationwide True Costs of Washington Campaign. For an hour a half, the grassroots advocacy group took over the gas station and lowered the price of regular […]
A new poll has found what Americans blame for rising gas prices and record inflation that are driving the increasingly high cost of living this year. The culprit? Government spending. 73 percent of respondents said that the massive increase in government spending over the past two years has been a “major cause” of higher prices. […]
