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The Americans for Prosperity – Virginia team works day in and day out to help ensure a bright future for the commonwealth. That’s why election season is an important time of year. We’re eager to support state lawmakers and candidates who have shown commitment to breaking down barriers to help people improve their lives. This election cycle, our policy team has identified 12 candidates who fit that bill. […]
More freedom — not more bureaucracy — is the answer to our state’s challenges. In education, every child should have opportunities that address their unique needs. To achieve that, every child should have the opportunity to attend any public, private, home, charter or virtual school, regardless of their means or where they live. That’s why […]
RICHMOND, Va.—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for three State Senate candidates and one House of Delegates candidate running in this November’s elections. AFP-VA is supporting these candidates for their commitment to leading on important policies that break barriers for all Virginians. Senators Steve Newman (SD-23), Bill Stanley (SD-20), and David Suetterlein (SD-19), […]
Tax extenders are “temporary” tax breaks for well-connected companies and industries. Of course, there is nothing temporary about them: Year after year, these political favors are expected to be renewed by lawmakers, rendering them less a measure for emergency situations than a permanent fixture of the tax code. Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program, as Milton Friedman once […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity filed a lawsuit against the Export Import Bank and the U.S. Department of the Treasury for failure to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests and deadlines. In July, AFP submitted requests seeking access to records indicating whether Ex-Im is complying with a requirement in its charter to minimize […]
Grassroots group launches TV & Radio Ads Encouraging Coloradans to Vote ‘No’ on Prop CC DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado Issue Committee on Thursday announced a new TV and radio ad buy to supplement its grassroots efforts urging Coloradans to vote “NO” on Proposition CC. Proposition CC would weaken the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights […]
Scorecard and accountability campaign enhance legislative transparency, highlights policy champions CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced the release of their fourth annual Legislative Scorecard and the launch of a digital ad campaign highlighting lawmakers’ votes on educational freedom and criminal justice reform. The grassroots group produces a comprehensive legislative digest to […]
Tax extenders are “temporary” subsidies — most often in the form of tax breaks — provided to a specific company or industry by Congress. Nevertheless, they’re usually not temporary at all. Though tax extenders are meant to last only a short while, they are instead extended year after year by Congress. Make no mistake: Tax extenders are […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – As Governor Dunleavy’s decision to implement work requirements for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients goes into effect today, Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) issued the following statement: “It’s clear from this decision that Governor Dunleavy is committed to implementing policies that will empower Alaskans to earn success and realize their potential,” said Ryan […]
