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ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Days before Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination was announced, Sen. Schumer urged Americans in the pages of the New York Times to “tell your senators they should not vote for a candidate from Mr. Trump’s pre-ordained list.” Sen. Schumer continues to put […]
The Market Choice Act is a piece of legislation currently under consideration by Congress. It contains a provision that would implement a carbon tax as a so-called “solution” to cutting pollution, boosting green energy, raising revenue and reducing negative externalities. But how effective would a carbon tax really be? Let’s address some myths about the carbon tax […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) State Director Don Haggar was recently interviewed on KSOO Radio with Beth Warden. They discussed the nearly 7,000 Americans for Prosperity activists engaged around the state, the impacts of tariffs on South Dakotans, and highlighted AFP-SD’s upcoming featured event “Trade War […]
$1.8 Million TV & Digital Ad Campaign Reminds Voters Tony Evers Praised Walker Education Policies You can watch the AD HERE MADISON, WI – Days after declaring its support for Governor Scott Walker and its opposition to Tony Evers in the upcoming gubernatorial election, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced a new seven-figure investment in broadcast, cable, and […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today expressed support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed revision of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), called the Affordable Clean Energy “ACE” rule. The original Obama-era rule, if implemented, would have imposed a series of burdensome regulations that provided little environmental benefit to the detriment of the American economy. […]
Granite State falls to second freest state in new Cato Institute study MANCHESTER, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commented on the CATO Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States study. New Hampshire ranked as the second freest state in the country. In the last study conducted in 2016, New Hampshire was the number […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) criticized Sen. McCaskill Monday in anticipation of tomorrow’s meeting with Judge Kavanaugh. Reports indicate Sen. McCaskill intends to ask Judge Kavanaugh questions about how he would rule on particular issues. AFP-MO has called for Sen. McCaskill’s defeat in part because of her record on judicial confirmations, including her political approach towards confirming […]
TRENTON, NJ – This week, August 19th-25th, 2018 is designated as National Employee Freedom Week. In the past, this week has been hailed as a time for government union employees to learn more about their rights surrounding union membership. Following the favorable ruling Janus v. AFSCME, Supreme Court Case, Americans for Prosperity Foundation – New […]
Ryan Petersen isn’t Indiana-born or –raised. But out of all the places he’s lived — the list includes Texas, Wisconsin — he’s decided to raise a family in Martinsville. He’s been a field director for AFP-Indiana since November and recently oversaw the grand opening of the new Martinsville field office in July. It’s a great location for […]
