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Group Calls out Candidate for Inaccurate Smear on Walker’s Health Care Record MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Tuesday reacted to Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers’ latest ad, in which he asserts that “Wisconsin families now pay nearly 50% more than Minnesotans for the same healthcare.” This assertion is yet another example of […]
Arlington, VA – The Trump administration announced today a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Mexico following months of negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners responded to this development and urged the administration to pursue a path toward its goal of zero tariffs. AFP President Tim Phillips […]
Obamacare’s rising premiums and one-size-fits-all approach has left millions of Americans struggling to find quality health insurance at a price they can actually afford. Until recently, the prospects for an alternative were grim. This month the Trump administration helped to turn the tide by expanding short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans that allow individuals and families to choose coverage that best suits their needs at a […]
BOZEMAN, Mt. – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) launched a more than $500,000 digital and TV ad buy today thanking State Auditor Matt Rosendale for protecting health care choices for Montanans. The thirty second spot includes a testimonial from a Missoula woman named Cami who was able to get quality medical care at an affordable rate thanks to direct primary […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched a campaign criticizing Sen. Kerry Donovan for her support for HB18-1312, a bill that would limit innovation and access to broadband internet by instituting provisions coercing internet service providers to adapt net neutrality. The effort will leverage AFP’s extensive grassroots army as well as mail and digital […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) launched a campaign Monday thanking Sen. Ray Scott for his vote against SB18-216, a bill that would have subsidized the construction of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. It would also allow the utility companies constructing the charging stations to cover any potential loss with taxpayer dollars. AFP will leverage […]
TRENTON, NJ – Today, Governor Phil Murphy issued a conditional veto of Assembly Bill 3754 and companion Senate Bill 2510. This measure that passed with unanimous and bipartisan support in the general assembly would have exempted hair braiding entrepreneurs from expensive and unnecessary occupational licensing requirements. Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey State (AFP-NJ) Director, […]
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 […]
