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HARRISBURG, IL — On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) joined Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) to hand out backpacks to Illinois families ahead of the new school year. The event highlighted Governor J.B. Pritzker’s failure to opt in to the education tax credit created by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), leaving […]
Many people picture the economy as a pie. If one person gets a bigger slice, someone else must get a smaller one. If a business earns more, workers or customers must be losing. If a community grows, longtime residents pay the price. That view misunderstands how prosperity is created. The economy grows when people find […]
Annual scorecard gives West Virginians a clear account of how lawmakers voted on key policy priorities CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Americans for Prosperity–West Virginia (AFP-WV) today released their annual legislative scorecard, helping West Virginians see how their elected officials voted on key policy priorities during the 2026 legislative session. The group has released a scorecard every year […]
Lansing, MI — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) tonight congratulated John James on winning the Republican nomination for Governor. Tim Golding, AFP-MI State Director, released the following statement: “John James has spent his career in Michigan manufacturing, growing a business and creating jobs, and that’s exactly the experience Michigan needs after years of rising costs and a shrinking […]
TOPEKA, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) congratulated Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson for his Republican primary victory on Tuesday in the race for governor and announced plans to double down on its canvassing efforts in support of him ahead of the general election. AFP Regional Director Elizabeth Patton gave the following statement: “Ty Masterson is exactly […]
Across every state and every circumstance, Americans are telling us the same thing: They’re working hard, but the cost of living keeps rising. That’s why Americans for Prosperity launched the Camp Prosperity Tour. We’re traveling across the country to listen to Americans, support local businesses, and hear how rising costs are affecting everyday life. At […]
For many Americans, the American Dream feels harder to reach than it did decades ago. Housing costs continue to climb. Energy bills remain unpredictable. Even routine trips to the grocery store leave many anxious at the checkout. Many factors contribute to higher prices. But one often overlooked driver is government regulation. Three examples stand out: […]
Every few months, Washington reaches another budget deadline, and one side threatens to shut down the government. On July 22, the House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to explore ways to reform the broken government funding process and prevent future shutdowns. The hearing put a spotlight on a solution that Americans for Prosperity has worked […]
You might not think about government red tape every day, but it affects the prices you pay and the opportunities available to you. Regulations are meant to create barriers — that’s their job. Sometimes these barriers work well, creating standards that ensure health and safety. But just as often, these rules limit choices and pick […]
