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ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity Monday joined with groups across the ideological spectrum including the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, Public Justice, and others in signing an Amicus Curiae brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of a petition for a rehearing en banc of Jessop v. City of Fresno. The amicus […]
The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 361, legislation that supports free expression in higher education, and Gov. Stitt signed it in to law. As it stands, so-called “free speech zones” on campus restrict speech, limiting how, when and where students exercise their First Amendment rights. As other groups who share concern about this issue have noted: The First Amendment firmly protects speech in […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska (AFP-NE) today urged legislators to support LB 670, a bill that creates the Opportunity Scholarship Program, a tax credit scholarship program that would expand educational opportunities for thousands of students in Nebraska. “Educational opportunity empowers more Nebraskans to help find the right education that fits their children’s […]
The Americans for Prosperity – Florida team put the pedal to the metal during the 2019 legislative session. And the two months of hard work certainly paid off. Policy victories in health care, education, criminal justice reform, corporate welfare and technology are helping to keep the Sunshine State on the right path. Here’s a breakdown […]
Klingensmith committed to improving lives for all Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) has named Ashley Klingensmith as the grassroots group’s new state director. Ashley previously served as grassroots director for AFP-PA, building the chapter’s signature grassroots infrastructure and engaging Pennsylvanians to drive lasting solutions in their communities. “I am honored that Americans […]
On Friday, Trump doubled down on his failing trade war with China, again increasing tariffs that hurt American consumers. Just how much has this misguided trade policy hurt the economy – and what’s next for negotiations with China, now that they’ve walked away from the table? We’ll talk it through with economist Tori Whiting from […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced a statewide digital campaign thanking Governor Sununu for vetoing SB1, a bill that would have established a new entitlement paid family leave program paid for by an income tax on New Hampshire workers. The digital campaign uses a digital tool that connects Granite Staters with […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – As trade negotiations with China continue and following a new round of tariff escalation, AFP today urged the Trump administration to reevaluate its protectionist approach to trade policy and embrace a mutually beneficial strategy of lowering barriers to trade. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “More protectionist measures will continue […]
Proponents of the Export-Import Bank claim that the bank’s issuance of loans and guarantees to large companies is essential to international competitiveness and a thriving American economy. According to a new study from the Mercatus Center, that claim isn’t true. The bank has shrunk — for the better While the Senate confirmed new directors — which are necessary to approve massive loans — to the Ex-Im Board this month, the bank has […]
