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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded the Department of Labor for proposing a rule intended to protect individuals’ ability to pursue work as independent contractors. Independent contracting allows for flexible work arrangements that empower individuals to pursue meaningful work in a way that fits their lifestyle, create new entrepreneurial opportunities, and improve their […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today called on President Trump to choose a strong constitutionalist to fill the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. As the nation mourns her loss, the Constitution now charges the president with the responsibility to nominate her successor. AFP urged the president to […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today boosted its national ad campaign urging lawmakers to reject bailouts for state and local governments and other bad deals. Even as September draws to a close, lawmakers continue to debate the price tag of massive relief packages that are focused more on misguided spending that would only […]
Trenton, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) responded on Thursday to Governor Murphy’s new tax proposal. The deal will raise taxes of those making over $1 million while providing a one-time rebate for families who make less than $150,000 a year with one child or more in the household. AFP-NJ State Director Tony Howley […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today released its 2019-2020 legislative scorecard highlighting lawmakers’ votes to tackle the greatest challenges South Dakotans face. The scorecard lets constituents know how their lawmakers voted on some of the most important issues during this legislative session, including educational opportunity, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced its fourth round of endorsements comprised of three candidates for State House of Representatives. This brings AFP-NH’s total engagement in state legislative races to 17 key races. AFP-NH sets a high bar for political endorsements, supporting candidates that have indicated leadership in tackling the greatest […]
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has worked with organizations across the ideological spectrum to oppose the deeply flawed EARN IT Act. See the most important resources below. TechFreedom: A Notice-Based Approach to Liability The Washington Post: Funding the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children The Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School: The EARN IT […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Analyst Billy Easley II issued the following statement regarding Congress’ effort to hotline the EARN IT Act. “We urge Senators to oppose the EARN IT Act, which jeopardizes online free speech and could be counterproductive to combatting child abuse. Americans for Prosperity has joined with organizations across the political spectrum to oppose this legislation. […]
Arlington, Va. – Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) and Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09) today introduced a House version of the Government Spectrum Valuation Act, a measure to require the federal government to estimate and publish the commercial value of their spectrum holdings. The bill was initially introduced in the Senate by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT). Americans […]
