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ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today launched an ad campaign urging bipartisan members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose politicized antitrust enforcement against American tech companies. The targeted ad campaign comes on the heels of comments by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) who advocated for “breaking up” many of America’s largest tech firms. The ads are slated to run […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commended Rep. Tim Walberg and Jamie Raskin for re-introducing the FAIR (Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration) Act. The legislation aligns good intentions with positive outcomes by strengthening property rights for thousands of Americans who are at risk of losing their property to the government, often without being charged with – […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the House to reject HF1833, the House Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division’s omnibus bill that includes a 100% carbon-free energy mandate. Click here to view AFP-MN’s letter to lawmakers here. “Instead of expensive mandates, regulations, and corporate favoritism, lawmakers should be unleashing entrepreneurs […]
The results are in. According to a new eHealth survey, Americans who have enrolled in short-term health insurance plans are very satisfied with their coverage, despite the efforts of some members of Congress to restrict them. Why Americans prefer these plans It’s no surprise. These insurance plans typically cost 50 to 80 percent less than plans found on the Obamacare exchanges. It’s why over 60 percent of policy holders […]
AFP backed criminal justice reform legislation signed by Governor Herbert SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-Utah) applauded lawmakers and Governor Herbert for enacting “Clean Slate” legislation, which will automate the existing system that seals the criminal records of individuals who were convicted of certain low-level, non-violent crimes. HB 431 received unanimous support in […]
AFP-TN Applauds Lawmakers, Governor for Tax Cut NASHVILLE, TN—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended lawmakers for repealing the Amusement Tax. This effort will remove an unfair tax practice that targets smaller fitness facilities, while leaving larger facilities exempt from paying. AFP-TN joined forces with the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB-TN), the Beacon Center of Tennessee, […]
Message from State Director Jesse Mallory: State lawmakers are trying to weaken our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) so the government can keep more money that’s rightfully yours! Visit SupportTABOR.com to email your representative to let them know you oppose HB19-1257 and want to preserve your rights as a Coloradan. Activism in Action: […]
AFP backed campus free speech legislation signed into law by Governor Reynolds DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds signed bi-partisan legislation today that protects free speech on Iowa’s college campuses. Americans for Prosperity-Iowa backed the bill, which upholds the ability of students and faculty on Iowa campuses to freely express themselves. “The first amendment is […]
Lansing, Mich.– An automated poll released today by Americans for Prosperity-Michigan shows 79 percent of likely Michigan voters oppose Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to raise gas taxes by 45 cents per gallon. The poll of 800 likely Michigan voters was conducted by Campaign HQ on March 23 and 25. “It’s simple kitchen-table economics—voters oppose […]
