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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity urged the Trump administration today to abandon reported plans to significantly increase tariffs of 10 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25 percent. Escalating tariffs in this manner would spark further retaliation, fueling the trade war that continues to play out on the world stage. AFP President […]
New data demands congressional action Las Vegas, Nev. – Americans for Prosperity-Nevada (AFP-NV) released the results of a new survey showing that 67% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning to life after prison and reduce the number […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today submitted a formal comment to the Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for a proposed rule [42 CFR 447.10(g)(4)], which would ensure taxpayer dollars used to fund Medicaid go where they were intended, to those caring for neediest in society, instead of to union coffers. AFP is also encouraging activists […]
Grassroots Activists Tout Marshfield Rep.’s Support for Conservative Reforms MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support for Representative John Spiros in his bid for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. The group cited Spiros’ votes to lower taxes, cut red-tape, and reform state government as reasons for their support. AFP-WI activists […]
BOZEMAN, MT – A newly-released poll shows that 62% of likely Montana voters support the FIRST STEP Act, prison reform legislation that cleared the U.S. House by a vote of 360-59. The poll also shows that 76% of Montana voters say that criminal justice reform is an important factor in determining who they will vote for in the […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) announced Wednesday the hiring of Kellin Heron as the Deputy State Director. In her new role, Kellin will lead the execution of the chapter’s Foundation efforts and work with community leaders on local initiatives. “I am excited to join the AFP team and continue to advocate for all […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity praised a new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extending short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans. The rule change will allow STLD plans to be extended from three months to a maximum of thirty-six months. These plans provide an option for millions of Americans who have […]
New data demands congressional action INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) released the results of a new survey showing that 69% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning to life after prison and […]
On July 12, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice of proposed rule making to end union dues-skimming perpetrated against home healthcare providers who receive state subsidies from Medicaid for their work. Before 2014, many states that weren’t right-to-work unfairly classified home healthcare providers — most of whom provide care to their friends and family members — […]
