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Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager David Barnes | The Hill Before last week, Americans without employer-sponsored coverage seeking quality, affordable health insurance were caught between paying continually escalating ObamaCare premiums for one-size-fits-all plans that ignored their unique needs, or foregoing coverage altogether. Now, thanks to the Trump administration’s final rule on short-term, limited-duration health insurance […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) released a statement encouraging Senator Manchin to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court after the announcement of his upcoming confirmation hearing dates. “With Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings scheduled, we continue to urge Senator Manchin to support POTUS’ well-qualified Supreme Court nominee,” said AFP-WV State […]

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Ralph Northam released a new tax plan Friday afternoon that will likely lead to a state tax increase for working families. Americans for Prosperity–Virginia’s State Director JC Hernandez released the following statement in response to the Governor’s plan: “This plan will hurt Virginia. In addition to raising taxes on working families, the Governor’s […]

 SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah denounced Alpine School District’s plan to increase residents’ property taxes by $1.3 million. The school district is planning to raise property taxes by 3.11% this year, permanently increasing the average Alpine School District homeowner’s property tax bill. “This proposal is unnecessary and unfair to Alpine School District tax […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) launched digital and direct-mail efforts to recognize lawmakers who voted alongside AFP-WV’s policy priorities as indicated by the third annual Legislative Scorecard. These efforts follow last week’s distribution of certificates to distinguished members who excelled during the 2018 legislative session. AFP-WV’s State Director Jason Huffman issued the following […]

COLUMBUS, OH. – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released a statement encouraging Senator Brown to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court after the announcement of his upcoming confirmation hearing dates. “With Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings scheduled, and after putting politics over country by voting against Justice Neil Gorsuch, Senator Brown has a new […]

Your weekly round-up of the major wins making headlines thanks to AFP’s grassroots activists across the country (August 6-10). The Big W: San Juan County becomes the eighth New Mexico county to pass a right-to-work ordinance. What it is: Right-to-work legislation gives workers the freedom to opt out of union dues. Why it’s important: In many states, workers are required […]

BOZEMAN, MT – The Senate Judiciary Committee announced today that it will conduct hearings on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court in early September. Montana Senator Jon Tester said that he “looked forward to meeting with Judge Kavanaugh” but has yet to set a meeting with the nominee. Senator […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement Friday criticizing Sen. McCaskill’s lack of support for Judge Kavanaugh in light of the announcement the hearing dates are set for Sept. 4-7. “Judge Kavanaugh is an outstanding nominee with a sterling record of judicial restraint—a nominee Missourians support,” said AFP-MO Jeremy Cady. “Senator […]