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This is a guest blog written by Brent Gardner, chief government affairs officer at Americans for Prosperity. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes Republicans and Democrats agree. And when it comes to America’s permitting system, both sides of the aisle know it’s broken. That consensus matters because the problem urgently needs to be fixed. Approvals […]

Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity applauds the leadership of Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, for introducing legislation to finally break the cycle of shutdown politics and hold Washington accountable for the situation of its own making, where American taxpayers always lose.  “The looming threat of a government shutdown and the […]

ARLINGTON, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Congress for introducing the Employee Rights Act (ERA), a landmark piece of legislation that puts workers—not special interests—at the center of labor policy. AFP is leading a coalition of 28 organizations in sending a letter to all lawmakers urging them to fully support and cosponsor the legislation. Click here to […]

Huntsville, AL – Ahead of Labor Day, Americans for Prosperity–Alabama (AFP-AL) volunteers and activists gathered for the organization’s first official State Day of Action, knocking doors across north Alabama to connect with neighbors and identify the issues that matter most to them. This inaugural canvassing efforts mark the beginning of a series of monthly Days of Action that […]

Beginning in 2021, Congress substantially increased Affordable Care Act premium tax credit subsidies and eliminated the income cap on eligibility. These changes were sold as temporary and are set to expire at the end of the year. Now, some in Washington want them to continue. Here are 10 reasons that’s a bad idea. The pandemic […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) announced today that the group will begin another statewide canvassing effort, this time to hold state lawmakers accountable who voted against repealing the state’s harmful Certificate of Need laws. This effort marks the next phase of the organization’s ongoing accountability effort that began in the spring, comprised […]

“Permitting reform is the key to breaking free so that energy production can flourish.” Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the launch of a bold, seven-figure national campaign to unleash America’s energy potential by cutting red tape and eliminating counterproductive regulations that are stalling innovation and progress. With the rise of the AI […]

SAUGATUCK, MI – On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity–Michigan (AFP-MI) hosted a thank you event in Saugatuck to recognize Congressman Bill Huizenga’s leadership in helping pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. The evening brought together activists, community members, and volunteers to celebrate this policy win and sign postcards of appreciation to the Congressman. Congressman Huizenga said: “Hearing […]

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has been leading the charge with events and rallies mobilizing grassroots supporters and connecting Americans nationwide to the facts about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) – correcting misinformation and fighting back with the truth about what it really delivers: Permanent tax cuts for individuals and small […]