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This is a guest blog written by Lauren Stewart, senior director of government affairs at Americans for Prosperity. Here’s some good news for Americans tired of paying too much for health care: A major insurer isn’t waiting another year to implement a commonsense reform that could help lower health care costs for all patients. It […]
HELENA, MT — Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today announced its opposition to I-194, a statewide ballot measure that would strip Montana small businesses, family farms and ranches, and nonprofit organizations of their right to speak up in the political process — and put their ability to legally operate in the state on the line if […]
Baton Rouge, LA – On Friday, September 25th, Americans for Prosperity–Louisiana (AFP-LA) held a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the grand opening of its new HQ office in Baton Rouge. The space will serve as a central hub for AFP-LA’s grassroots activists and staff. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon said the following: “Opening our new headquarters in Baton Rouge is a milestone for AFP-LA […]
DES MOINES, IA — As appeared first in the Des Moines Register, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) today announced its slate of endorsements for the Iowa State Legislature, supporting 30 candidates running for election and re-election to the Iowa House and Senate. These candidates join the four candidates endorsed earlier this year, including Devon Wood (HD-17), […]
Concord, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) announced its endorsement of the following candidates ahead of the November midterm election. AFP Regional Director Greg Moore said: “It’s critical that we elect candidates that won’t just protect the New Hampshire Advantage in Concord but will work to grow it and make our state the obvious choice for […]
New Orleans, LA – Americans for Prosperity–Louisiana (AFP-LA) and its sister organization, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), celebrated our nation’s heroes alongside special guest and retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell. The evening honored local veterans, active-duty military members, Gold Star families, and generations of Americans whose service and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we have enjoyed for […]
This month, as we celebrate Constitution Day, it’s worth thinking about how our founding principles shape our everyday lives. The Constitution limits government power and leaves more room for people to make their own choices. That freedom extends to our economy. Economic freedom means you can choose where to work, start a business, own property, […]
The U.S. Constitution divides the federal government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. So, what do the three branches of government do? The legislative branch — Congress, which is made up of the U.S. House and Senate — makes laws. The executive branch, headed by the U.S. president, carries out and enforces federal laws. […]
AUSTIN, TX – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) announced the passing of its deputy state director in Texas, Raul Espinoza. The chapter remembers him as a faithful friend, dedicated leader, and patriot. Sam Sheetz, AFP-TX deputy state director, shared the following statement: “It is with an incredibly heavy heart that AFP-TX shares the passing of our colleague, Raul Espinoza, […]
