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DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched a campaign criticizing Sen. Kerry Donovan for her support for HB18-1312, a bill that would limit innovation and access to broadband internet by instituting provisions coercing internet service providers to adapt net neutrality. The effort will leverage AFP’s extensive grassroots army as well as mail and digital […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched a campaign Monday thanking Sen. Ray Scott for his vote against SB18-216, a bill that would have subsidized the construction of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. It would also allow the utility companies constructing the charging stations to cover any potential loss with taxpayer dollars. AFP will leverage […]
TRENTON, NJ – Today, Governor Phil Murphy issued a conditional veto of Assembly Bill 3754 and companion Senate Bill 2510. This measure that passed with unanimous and bipartisan support in the general assembly would have exempted hair braiding entrepreneurs from expensive and unnecessary occupational licensing requirements. Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey State (AFP-NJ) Director, […]
Many in Congress claim they are spending hawks and are sounding the alarm about our massive spending, debt, and deficits, yet they continue voting for reckless, record spending bills. Just this past March, Congress overwhelmingly voted in favor of a massive “omnibus” spending bill – a mishmash of all the spending bills Congress is meant […]
We frequently hear the federal government’s spending compared to a household budget. Both have to tighten their belts when they can’t afford things, the saying goes. But what if Americans really did spend the same way as Washington, DC does? Let’s take a closer look: The U.S. is on track to spend $4.1 TRILLION this […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today, West Virginia’s Public Service Commission announced that Mountaineers will see a reduction in their utility bills beginning in September, thanks to company savings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Up to $645 million in savings will be seen by customers in West Virginia. AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman released the following […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity Vice President of Judicial Strategy Sarah Field issued the following statement in response to some senators calling to delay Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation process: “It’s disappointing to see Sen. Schumer, Jones, Feinstein and others grasping at any excuse to deny Judge Kavanaugh a swift and fair confirmation process. […]
It’s National Employee Freedom Week! Employee Freedom Week is a nationally-recognized effort to educate public sector union employees about their freedom to make their own choices regarding union membership. From August 19 – 25, Americans for Prosperity is joining other state, local and national groups in recognizing and celebrating state and national victories for worker freedom. […]
Read our letter to Senator Lisa Murkowski below, and click here to ask her to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court! The Honorable Lisa Murkowski 522 Hart Office Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Murkowski, As Alaska’s advocate in Washington, you have spent your career educating your colleagues about why Alaska […]
