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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 […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) released a statement Wednesday urging Sen. Murkowski to reflect on the especially harmful impact an activist court would have on Alaska as she considers her support for Judge Kavanaugh. Reports indicate the senator will meet with Judge Kavanaugh Thursday, August 23. Last week, AFP-AK delivered a letter to the Senator Murkowski’s district […]
DES MOINES, IA. – Americans for Prosperity – Iowa (AFP-IA) kicked off a massive grassroots campaign today educating Iowa voters about Congressman Rod Blum’s principled stand in Congress. The district wide mail, digital, and door knocking effort will educate voters about the positive effects Representative Blum’s votes to lower taxes and limit burdensome regulation are having […]
Grassroots group applauds years of thoughtful policy reforms that catapulted Florida to be recognized as the freest state in the country Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the state’s leading grassroots advocates for freedom are applauding Florida lawmakers from the past several legislative sessions for pushing for policy outcomes that have led the Sunshine State […]
