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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-Montana) and popular radio show host and veteran Aaron Flint were joined by congressional leaders to discuss the government “Schumer Shutdown” and its impacts on the region and beyond. AFP sponsored Flint’s Montana Talks to bring congressional voices to the people of Montana. AFP-Montana State Director Jesse […]
For years, politicians have spent money we don’t have, borrowed from our children’s future, and told us not to worry. But that spending frenzy isn’t cost-free. Eventually, Congress’ refusal to spend responsibly harms everyday Americans in the form of higher taxes, a sluggish economy, or rampant inflation. Every month, you make tough choices to stay […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today announced its endorsement of Brian Duncan for the House District 88 seat. As part of its South Carolina Freedom Initiative, AFP is committed to supporting Duncan who will champion policies that lower taxes, roll back job killing regulation, and improve the lives of South Carolinians. With the runoff special primary election on November […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) hosted U.S. Senator Jon Husted for a tele-town hall on Monday to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on Ohio families and small businesses. During the discussion, Sen. Husted and AFP-OH highlighted how political gridlock in Washington is hurting hardworking Ohioans and called for commonsense […]
Grand Rapids, MI – Americans for Prosperity–Michigan (AFP-MI) and The LIBRE Initiative hosted a community discussion in Grand Rapids focused on the state of education in Michigan and the urgent need for student-centered reforms. The event featured former Congressman Mike Rogers, State Rep. Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa), and Citizens for Traditional Values CEO Eileen McNeil, who highlighted how bold, student-focused solutions […]
Little Rock, AR – On Friday, Americans for Prosperity—Arkansas (AFP-AR) State Director Ryan Norris published an op-ed in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette entitled, “End the shutdown – Arkansas families deserve better.” Read excerpts of the article below: “These theatrics from Democratic leadership in Washington are inflicting real pain in the Natural State. There are over 14,000 […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) released the following statement from AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown in advance of the Senate Education Committee meeting on Tuesday morning: “Families across Mississippi want education freedom. They understand that every child deserves to have the opportunity to learn in an environment that works best for them. To […]
WASHINGTON, D.C – As the government enters the fourth week of the shutdown, Democrats have voted 12 times against reopening. Their continued obstruction is keeping the government shut down and harming Americans across the country. Under Joe Biden, Democrats voted 13 times to pass continuing resolutions to keep the government open. Brent Gardner, Chief Government […]
It’s week four of Washington’s shutdown, and it’s not the politicians feeling the pain. It’s the American people. The Democrats’ refusal to do what’s right and pass a continuing resolution is keeping the government closed. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed a clean CR (which will keep government funding at current levels), but Senate Democrats […]
