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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has called for a “pause” on consideration of the $3.5 trillion spending package backed by his Senate Democratic leadership. In an op-ed in the Wheeling Intelligencer and News Record, Americans for Prosperity State Director Jason Huffman calls on him to go further. Manchin, writes Huffman, “should forget about trying to […]

AFP-MI talks will small business owners who will be hit with new regulations and historic tax hikes BRIGHTON, MI — On Saturday, Americans for Prosperity – Michigan (AFP-MI) joined chapters across the country in hosting a day of action in Brighton, MI — rallying grassroots activists against the Biden administration’s $4.7 trillion in spending proposals. […]

“While the tax may be directed at tourists and visitors, everyone will end up paying it.” LAKE COUNTY, FL — Americans for Prosperity – Florida (AFP-FL) launched a direct mail campaign in Lake County, calling on residents to ask Commissioners to oppose the proposed increase of the tourism development tax. The Lake County Board of […]

WICHITA, K.S. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) activists hosted a tailgate at the Wichita Wind Surge game on Saturday, September 18th at Riverfront stadium. The grassroots group spoke to fans about the bills and handed out informational materials to continue to echo AFP’s calls to “Stop the Spending Spree” in Washington as part of the […]

KANSAS CITY, M.O. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) activists hosted a tailgate at the Kansas City Royals game on Saturday, September 18th at Kauffman stadium. The grassroots group spoke to fans about the bills and handed out informational materials to continue to echo AFP’s calls to “Stop the Spending Spree” in Washington as part of […]

Congress and the White House are struggling to come up with a plan to address the impending breach of the debt limit. But as Kurt Couchman, senior fellow for fiscal policy at Americans for Prosperity, writes in a new op-ed in The Hill, the debt limit is not so much a problem in itself as […]

For the first time in recent memory, inflation has become a major concern for many Americans. This year, families have seen the rising cost of groceries, gasoline, and other everyday goods. They’re worried about making ends meet. At the same time, Congress is considering Senator Bernie Sanders’ $3.5 trillion spending bill, to be paid for […]

America’s founding documents recognize that we all have inalienable rights and that government’s job is to protect those rights. But our history is full of times when important liberties have been infringed and our elected representatives had to enact new laws to set things right. This Constitution Day offers an opportunity to reflect on that. The Civil Rights […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement applauding the The Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act legislation introduced this week by a group of bipartisan members. The House had previously presented a similar bill called America’s Children Act. “We thank Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Susan […]