Recent News
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 […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement on reports that lawmakers in Congress are planning to unveil so-called “Net Neutrality” legislation that would give the federal government greater control over major internet service providers. “At a time of high inflation and a looming recession, the move from some members of Congress […]
Washington’s reckless spending and crushing regulations have New Mexicans paying more and getting less. Inflation in New Mexico is topping nearly 9%. Meanwhile, gas prices have skyrocketed to the tune of $4.33 per gallon in the state. That’s why AFP-New Mexico will be rolling back the price of gasoline to $2.38, the price per gallon on the day President Biden took […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support for eight additional candidates running for the Wisconsin State Assembly. The group enthusiastically endorses these policy champions: Rep. Calvin Callahan (AD-35), Rep. Tony Kurtz (AD-50), Rep. Clint Moses (AD-29), Rep. William Penterman (AD-37), Rep. Jon Plumer (AD-42), Nate Gustafson (AD-55), Nik Rettinger (AD-83), and Angie Sapik […]
Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today announced two new endorsements for the Missouri State House of Representatives. AFP-MO endorsed Darin Chappell in his bid to represent District 137 as well as Representative Tony Lovasco in his reelection campaign for District 064. These candidates earned the endorsement of AFP-MO through their support for principled policy solutions that […]
Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska returning to Omaha to slash gas prices for residents OMAHA, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) announced today that the grassroots group will return to Omaha to roll back the price of gasoline for Speedee Mart customers in Omaha to highlight the true cost of Washington’s bad policies and the pain runaway […]
