End the Iran Conflict and Refocus on What Matters Most to Americans: Driving Down Costs
May 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – In response to reports of escalation by Iran and continued exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement:  “Our armed forces have achieved significant military successes throughout this campaign. The sooner this conflict comes to an end, the sooner Washington and the administration can focus on what matters most: driving down costs. Americans overwhelmingly […]

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AFP-MO Releases Next Round of 2026 Endorsements in Key State Legislative Races
May 5, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) today is rolling out more endorsements for the 2026 primary cycle, backing candidates in key races in the State House and Senate.  These key endorsements are a part of a larger effort to continue to make Missouri the best place to live, work, and raise a family, as well as the […]

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AFP-OK Applauds Governor Stitt for Signing Bill Raising Parental Choice Tax Credit
May 5, 2026

Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) applauded Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday for signing recently passed legislation that raises the state’s yearly Parental Choice Tax Credit. The bill raises the cap on the tax credit from $250 million to $275 million, expanding education options for families in the Sooner State.  The tax credit, which services tens of thousands of […]

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ICYMI: AFP, Jersey 1st Call Out May Day Tax Hike Push
May 5, 2026

Trenton, NJ—In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st criticized Assemblywoman Katie Brennan’s proposed “super-millionaires tax,” unveiled during May Day demonstrations in Jersey City, calling it the latest example of New Jersey lawmakers embracing failed economic policies that punish success, drive investment out of the state, and make life more expensive for […]

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American entrepreneurs: A story of big ideas and big inventions
May 1, 2026

The shoes on your feet, the laptop on your desk, the ice-cold bottle of Coke in your hand. We take these things for granted; they’re part of our day-to-day. But for most of our history, they weren’t. It took a driven entrepreneur willing to make their novel ideas a reality. The story of an entrepreneur […]

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How freedom fuels innovation
May 1, 2026

What fuels the freedom to dream bigger?  For nearly 250 years, Americans have had the ability to think, build, and create without asking for permission first.   That freedom has driven some of the greatest innovations in human history.  In 1790, President George Washington signed the first U.S. patent. It gave everyday Americans something powerful: the right to own and benefit from their ideas. […]

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AFP-Pennsylvania Applauds Sen. McCormick Bill Targeting Energy Affordability
May 1, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) applauded U.S. Senator Dave McCormick today for his introduction of legislation to tackle America’s energy affordability crisis by removing barriers to increased energy production. McCormick’s Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act will fix the federal government’s broken infrastructure permitting system, which has caused the delay or loss of tens of […]

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Americans for Prosperity Applauds Senator McCormick’s Permitting Reform Effort, Urges Swift Action to Unleash American Energy
May 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Senator McCormick’s Unlock American Jobs and Energy Act as a critical step toward fixing the broken permitting system, lowering energy prices, and restoring American energy leadership. “Senator McCormick’s leadership on permitting reform is exactly what the country needs right now,” said Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Americans […]

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ICYMI: AFP Hosts Economic Policy Dinner Focused on Affordability and Washington’s Economy
May 1, 2026

Vancouver, Washington — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted an economic policy discussion dinner titled “State of Your Wallet,” bringing together community members to discuss how taxes and policies are affecting families, workers, and small businesses. The event featured Washington State Senator John Braun, Fox News contributor Guy Benson, radio host Ari Hoffman, and AFP Western […]

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