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ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Doug Jones (D-AL) , and Pat Roberts (R-KS) for co-sponsoring the FIRST STEP Act – legislation that will reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, […]
Grassroots group urges Sen. Cruz to support bipartisan prison reform legislation AUSTIN, Texas. – Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-Texas) launched a targeted digital ad campaign today urging Senator Ted Cruz to support bipartisan prison and sentencing reform legislation known as the FIRST STEP Act. Texans overwhelmingly support the bill, which President Trump endorsed, and want to see the Senate […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a statement today calling on Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) to support the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act, legislation that will reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who want a second chance. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We are encouraged by […]
Trenton, NJ – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ) is urging members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee to vote “Yes” on S-2703 and introduce amendments to strengthen language of the legislation. S-2703, the New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Act, would legalize possession and personal use of cannabis for […]
Americans for Prosperity – Virginia released the following statement on the tax conformity plan proposed by The Thomas Jefferson Institute: “This plan is the least the legislature can do to begin conforming Virginia’s tax code to the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has been a boon for taxpayers and our economy,” said AFP-VA […]
What a year we’ve had! From promoting more responsible government to educating citizens on how to be effective activists to calling our friends and neighbors to help get out the vote, it’s been a very busy 2018. This time of year, we all try to find the time to reflect on the things we are […]
What a year we’ve had! From promoting more responsible government to educating citizens on how to be effective activists to calling our friends and neighbors to help get out the vote, it’s been a very busy 2018. This time of year, we all try to find the time to reflect on the things we are […]
You know what we would be thankful for this holiday season? Responsible budgeting and spending. CLICK HERE TO THANK LAWMAKERS WHO KNOW MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES That shouldn’t be too much to ask. Unfortunately, many lawmakers continue pushing us down the path of reckless spending. In fact, in fiscal 2018, the federal government spent $4.1 […]
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) on Monday launched a paid media effort including direct mail and digital advertisements thanking Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for supporting the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act, a much-needed reform to the criminal justice system. The legislation would enhance public safety and create access to second chances for individuals transitioning to life after prison. Recent […]
