AFP Commends State Leaders for Expanding Educational Opportunities for West Virginia Families
Mar 17, 2021

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today applauded the state legislature for pursuing new education opportunities for students by passing the Hope Scholarship bill. This legislation will give every West Virginia family and student the educational flexibility they deserve by providing them the opportunity to enroll in a new Education Savings Account program. […]

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AFP Announces Support for Legislation that Promotes Second Chances and Equal Justice
Mar 17, 2021

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity applauds Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Van Taylor (R-TX) for introducing H.R. 1924, the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act. Upon passage, this bipartisan legislation will expand the scope of Reagan-era policies that ensure people who have paid their debt to society for non-violent offenses will be eligible for […]

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AFP Statement on Tai Confirmation as USTR
Mar 17, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va.—Americans for Prosperity (AFP) on Wednesday welcomed the confirmation of Katherine Tai to be the next United States Trade Representative and outlined key issues and challenges on which the organization is eager to work with her. AFP Trade Policy Fellow, Dan Pearson, had this to say about Tai’s confirmation: “We congratulate Ms. Tai on […]

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PRO Act would make it harder for America to get back to work
Mar 17, 2021

As a professional staff member for the House Education and Labor Committee, Akash Chougule worked to stop the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Now, as a senior advisor to Americans for Prosperity, he’s still working to block the anti-worker PRO Act from becoming law. The bill, which the House passed last week, “would upend more […]

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How broken is FOIA?
How broken is FOIA? One carveout gives us a picture.
Mar 17, 2021

This article was prepared by Patrick G. Eddington for Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s Restoring Accountability essay series on government transparency to commemorate Sunshine Week. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which encourages the expression of diverse viewpoints within a culture of civil discourse and mutual […]

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AFP Hosts Rep. Jim Banks for Discussion on COVID Relief Bill, Fiscal Responsibility
Mar 16, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today hosted an online event with U.S. Representative Jim Banks and AFP President Tim Phillips on the so-called COVID relief bill, the economy, and discussed how Indiana’s fiscal responsibility can serve as a model for Congress. You can view the event here. AFP-IN State Director Michael Chartier issued […]

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AFP-NH Urges First Lady to Support Education Opportunity for Every Student
Mar 16, 2021

CONCORD, NH – Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Concord, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “It’s great the First Lady is visiting New Hampshire, but she doesn’t have to look too far to see a proposal that more effectively and efficiently helps students right now […]

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House Passes Bill Removing Barriers on Alcohol Sales, Delivery
Mar 16, 2021

COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today commended lawmakers for passing H. 3772 and H. 3575, bills that allow curbside pickups and delivery of beer and wine. The bills now head to the Senate Judiciary Committee. AFP-SC State Director Andrew Yates issued the following statement: “South Carolinians want these Prohibition-era regulations off the […]

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Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania Launches Campaign to Reduce Governor’s Emergency Powers in Primary Election
Mar 16, 2021

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Two months out from primary election day, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) kicks off Final Say PA. This educational campaign urges Pennsylvania voters to vote “YES” on ballot questions 1, 2, and 3 to amend the state constitution and limit the governor’s emergency powers. The grassroots group launched a new webpage FinalSayPA.com that […]

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