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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the “Save Lives. Save Livelihoods. Recover Stronger.” policy agenda to focus Congress and the Biden administration’s attention during the first 100 days on two of the biggest challenges facing Americans: ending the pandemic and helping the economy recover stronger. The agenda outlines a two-part plan to save […]
Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Analyst Austen Bannan | Op-Ed for Business Insider On Election Day, Californians soundly rejected the state’s recent efforts to restrict independent contracting, voting overwhelmingly to allow app-based drivers to continue setting their own hours and the freedom to be their own boss. People have long turned to independent work — […]
Should members of Congress be able to determine how you do your job and who can employ you? According to the lawmakers pushing the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 — widely known as the PRO Act, or one of the worst bills in Congress — the answer is a resounding yes. Why is the PRO Act such a threat to independent work and workers’ […]
Americans for Prosperity-Colorado, Colorado Rising State Action, The Independence Institute, The Centennial Institute, and the Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) all oppose the proposed plan. DENVER, Colo. – Within months of voters passing increased taxpayer protections with Proposition 117, legislators are signaling they plan to ignore the will of the voters with a proposal to […]
Until recently, legislators in South Carolina were able to designate millions in state funds for favored local projects, without any reporting about how that money was spent. That system violated state rules and policy, but without effective enforcement there has been no way to ensure transparency and deter the waste of millions of dollars. According […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a costly toll on all levels of American society. The country’s death toll has exceeded 370,000, infections have risen by the hundreds of thousands, countless businesses have shuttered their doors permanently, and unemployment has jumped. With vaccinations on the way, recovery is now possible. Washington must look ahead to enact good policy so that America can emerge from this crisis stronger than before. To further that goal, Americans for Prosperity […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today held a press conference with Speaker Sherm Packard, state Senator John Reagan and state Representatives Norm Silber, Mark McLean, Mike Sylvia, Joe Alexander, and Jeanine Notter on the grassroots group’s 2021 legislative agenda and the legislators’ bills they are sponsoring. You can view the press conference […]
DALLAS, TX—Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today released a statement responding to Governor Greg Abbott’s press conference outlining key priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session. Prior to the start of session, AFP-TX partnered with several key leaders in the Lone Star State to ask for Gov. Abbott’s prioritization of pre-trial reform. AFP-TX Acting State Director Mack […]
Grassroots group commits to helping mobilize support for bill that increases educational opportunity for Florida students Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended Senator Manny Diaz for introducing SB 48, a bill that expands educational freedom and streamlines the state’s scholarship programs for Florida students and families. AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander issued […]
