The True Cost Tour hits Georgia, helps offset the rising cost of gas in 2022
Jun 24, 2022

The government is failing to lower prices in the midst of historic inflation across Georgia, as many residents are straining to pay the bills. So, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) decided to step in and provide what government bureaucrats are failing to — real solutions to real problems. AFP’s True Cost of Washington Tour visited Georgians […]

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North Carolina activists bring relief from rising gas prices to more than 200 drivers in latest True Cost event
Jun 24, 2022

The average price for a gallon of gas has increased nearly $2 since last summer. It has risen almost 40 cents since Memorial Day 2022. According to AAA, consumers in the western half of the United States are paying the highest prices in the country — upwards of $6.36 per gallon. While prices in North […]

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Americans for Prosperity Activists hold up signs that read, "Pay More, Get Less," the slogan for AFP's True Cost of Washington Tour to lower the cost of living in America. The activists are standing with AFP Managing Director Kent Strang (back row, center) who appeared on the Guy Benson show to explain to listeners what the True Cost Tour was all about.
7 things you may not know about the True Cost of Washington Tour
Jun 23, 2022

With $5 being the nationwide average cost for a gallon of gas Americans are feeling the pain at the pump. In light of these higher prices, our activists have been working hard to bring a little relief — and make a point about what’s causing the problems of inflation and high gas prices in the […]

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Americans for Prosperity Press Release
ICYMI: AFP’s True Cost of Washington Tour Featured on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends”
Jun 23, 2022

Arlington, Virginia—On Thursday morning, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Ashley Klingensmith joined Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” to talk about the impact of an event her team put on in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, in which AFP-PA partnered with a local gas station to lower the price of gasoline to $2.38 per gallon for several […]

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AFP Endorses Ty Bodden for Wisconsin State Assembly
Jun 23, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support of Ty Bodden for the 59th Assembly District. Bodden has earned the support of AFP-WI in his primary election for his strong support of principled policy solutions that improve the lives of all Wisconsinites. AFP-WI will leverage a wide range of tactics, including its […]

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Americans for Prosperity Thanks Gov. McMaster for Line Item Vetoes of Corporate Welfare Provisions
Jun 23, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity-SC (AFP-SC) today praised Governor Henry McMaster for issuing line item vetoes on 73 corporate welfare provisions in the budget totaling over $52.6 million. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement:  “Government should not be picking winners and losers. We applaud Governor McMaster for doing away with these corporate giveaways and putting taxpayers […]

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Fighting fire with FIRE
Jun 22, 2022

If you’re reading this, you’re an informed free speech supporter. So you likely already know that you can shout “fire” in a movie theater (with the usual lawyerly caveat of “it depends”). But did you also know that I recommend fighting fire with fire? Well, with FIRE, that is. The Foundation for Individual Rights in […]

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Americans for Prosperity Press Release
Biden Administration Rolls Out Another Gimmick, Continuing to Avoid Any Meaningful Policy Change to Address Energy Costs
Jun 22, 2022

Arlington, VA – In response to President Biden’s announcement today that he is urging Congress to pass a gas tax holiday to address historically high fuel and energy prices, Americans for Prosperity Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule issued the following statement:  “It’s extraordinary the lengths the Biden administration will go to avoid any meaningful […]

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Americans for Prosperity, with Local Gas Station, to Lower Gas Costs, Highlight the “True Cost of Washington” at Fishersville Event
Jun 22, 2022

AFP Campaign Partnering with Local Gas Station to Offer Pre-Inflation Price of $2.38/Gallon (Fishersville, VA) – On Thursday, June 23, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will partner with a local gas station, Goose Creek Market, in Fishersville, VA to lower gas to $2.38/gallon – the national average in mid-January 2021 – as compared to the current average gas price […]

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