Recent News
Of the rights enumerated in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, perhaps none is as widely recognized by Americans as freedom of speech. A recent Freedom Forum survey found that 64 percent name it as one of the five rights listed in the First Amendment — a far higher percentage than can identify the others. But restraints on freedom […]
Harrisburg, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) commended the state Senate for unanimously passing SB 14, which would make much-needed reforms to Pennsylvania’s probation system that will help people stay crime-free, and become productive citizens while allowing resources to be better focused on greater public safety needs. The grassroots group now urges House lawmakers to […]
In the months since coronavirus became widespread in the United States, many American families have come to appreciate the importance of quality health care in a way they hadn’t before. Facing exposure to a disease that we’re still learning about, people understand the importance of having ready access to testing and treatment when they need it. Unfortunately, […]
Tennessee Lawmakers graded on their votes this past session in Nashville NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the Volunteer State’s leading grassroots advocate for economic freedom, announced the release of their taxpayer scorecard today. The grassroots group produces this comprehensive legislative digest to inform Tennesseans on how their elected state officials voted on some of […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today released a six-part video series focused on the most significant health care reforms America must undertake in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos are part of a long-term digital advertising campaign that informs Americans about the lessons learned from the pandemic and the policy reforms that will leave us better […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) will host a virtual conversation with U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson – alongside AFP-SD State Director Don Haggar – to discuss lessons learned during the pandemic, ways to move forward and help the economy recover, and how public policy in Washington affects South Dakotans. Event: Congressional Townhall: […]
Lessons from the Pandemic is a new video series that shows how specific government regulations and red tape initially hampered our response to COVID-19, but that once these regulations were eased or eliminated the situation improved. But these changes are only temporary—we’re working to make them permanent and need your help! What can you do? […]
“Americans for Prosperity-Virginia supports justice reform that emphasizes public safety and human dignity, is based on equal application of the law, and that encourages second chances. The status-quo can benefit from improvements on a number of fronts from interactions with law enforcement, bail and parole reform as well as breaking barriers to successful reentry out […]
LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) applauded the decision from the Michigan Civil Service Commission to end the automatic withdrawal of union fees from employees, empowering Michigan workers to decide if they’d like to be part of a union. The ruling makes Michigan the first state to implement rules that align with the Janus […]
