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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity expressed disappointment after the House joined the Senate in passing another huge spending bill that not only keeps spending at unacceptable levels, but also punts on important spending decisions for various government departments. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued this statement: “It’s deeply disappointing that reckless […]
FRANKFORT, K.Y. – Following today’s release of a nationwide map identifying debt burden per individual taxpayer, Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) called on the Kentucky legislature to implement smarter spending practices. The map shows that Kentuckians bear one of the highest debt burdens per taxpayer in the country, due to the commonwealth’s egregious overspending. Today’s call […]
Alan Wolf | Twice When independent dealer Ron Romero speaks, the industry listens, and now he’s hoping the Trump administration will follow suit. For those unaware, Romero is the third-generation owner of Schaefer’s TV and Appliance, a big-box premium showroom that’s served the greater Lincoln, Neb., community for more than seven decades. In his spare time the outspoken […]
New Rule Will Help to Grow American Economy Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its approval of a rule designed to reduce the regulatory burdens associated with deploying 5G networks throughout the country. The FCC’s new rule streamlines the process for building the infrastructure necessary to support the 5G […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday criticized a new proposal that would create confusion around tailgating by allowing some forms but not others, hurt agritourism and other budding industries, and regulate some private social gatherings. The proposal, which the Legislative Council Study Committee on Alcohol Beverages Enforcement is slated to consider today, […]
Arlington, Va. – This morning, representatives of more than a dozen state attorney general offices convened with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to discuss concerns about social media platforms. The announcement raises concerns about possible antitrust or other actions against tech companies following calls from the administration to “regulate” social media platforms. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Policy Manager David Barnes issued […]
Trenton, New Jersey – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today announced that it has co-signed a set of principles with the Reason Foundation’s Drug Policy Project regarding the state’s effort to legalize marijuana. If passed, S- 2703, the New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Act would legalize possession and personal use of marijuana for New Jerseyans […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) announced Monday two campaigns to oppose Proposition 112 and Amendment 73 in the upcoming election. Proposition 112 would severely cripple the energy industry in Colorado by making 85 percent of Colorado’s non-federal land off-limits to exploration and production. Amendment 73 is a $1.6 billion tax increase that would permanently restructure the tax […]
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