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Lansing, MI –– Americans for Prosperity – Michigan (AFP-MI) released a statement today after Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed legislation designed to end early the federal government’s $300-a-week unemployment insurance (UI) kicker. The bill, HB 4434, would not have ended the additional benefit prior to the benefit’s scheduled Sept. 5 end date. Rather, the bill would […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, the Senate rejected the motion to proceed on the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which has yet to be drafted into legislation. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) had previously said this “pass first, read later” approach is no way to legislate and repeatedly produces legislation filled with unrelated spending, special interest handouts, and […]
Seven-figure effort targets over a dozen members of Congress; includes ads, events, mail, and more
Americans for Prosperity-Arizona set its sights high for the 2021 legislative session. In January, we produced our Pathway to Prosperity, our plan to: Increase economic opportunity for all. Improve access to educational options for Arizona families. Ensure the criminal justice system operates fairly, is more restorative and just, and prioritizes safer communities. Promote innovation in […]
Tucked away in the Biden administration’s massive American Jobs Plan is a proposal to spend $400 billion over eight years for homecare services funded by Medicaid, the joint state-federal health care program for the low-income. Last week, Democratic leaders announced plans to include this proposal in their massive, controversial $3.5 trillion “human infrastructure” package. The […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) will host a rally where AFP-PA State Director Ashley Klingensmith will highlight the drawbacks of the $4 trillion “infrastructure” proposal for northeastern Pennsylvanians. Activists will be encouraged to contact Rep. Matt Cartwright to express opposition to the so-called “bipartisan infrastructure framework” and encourage […]
RADFORD, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for candidate Jason Ballard, vying to represent the 12th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. A military veteran and native of Pearisburg, Ballard earned the endorsement of AFP-VA for his vocal support of principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Virginians face. Notably supporting greater […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is hosting a virtual event with U.S. Senator Mike Braun and AFP President Tim Phillips for a conversation on infrastructure. The Senate is scheduled for a procedural vote on the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework on Wednesday even though the bill has yet to be written. WHAT: Infrastructure Facebook […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) expressed disappointment following the Arlington County Board’s recent vote to adopt forced negotiations through collective bargaining – allowing government unions to have a monopoly over public employees. AFP-VA recently launched a campaign to oppose these ordinances in towns, cities, and counties across the Commonwealth through digital advertisements, direct mail, and […]
