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CHARLESTON, W.Va.—This week, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) recognized lawmakers who voted alongside AFP-WV’s policy priorities as indicated by the third annual Legislative Scorecard through certificates of appreciation. These certificates distinguish members who acted in a principled way during the 2018 legislative session by securing a balanced budget without raising taxes on West Virginian families, […]
There is a lot of misinformation going around Westminster about what the city council plans to do with your money. The truth is, the mayor and the city council haven’t exactly been the most forthcoming about their expenses, past and future. So, let’s clear the air and address a few myths out there. Myth #1 […]
On Saturday, Aug. 4 The Hill published an opinion editorial by AFP policy experts Mary Kate Hopkins and Martin Rodriguez lauding the decision of the Trump administration to propose the reversal of two fuel economy regulations with enormous costs in both money and lives. Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards – which mandate that automakers spend more money to […]
Keystone State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat PA Governor in November Election HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced it will oppose Governor Tom Wolf’s re-election and encourage Pennsylvania voters to elect former state senator Scott Wagner as governor. The free-market activist group will be canvassing, making phone calls, and running advertisements […]
TOPEKA, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) hosted a discussion with Senator Jerry Moran this afternoon focused on the United States’ federal trade policy and what it means for Kansans. AFP-Kansas and Senator Moran talked about the benefits of free trade and the dangers tariffs pose to Kansas farmers and the U.S. economy. “Free trade is […]
Arlington, VA – Today, in response to the list recently released by the United States Trade Representative’s office containing 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion in Chinese goods set to take effect August 23, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce responded with a 25% tariff on an additional $16 billion of U.S. goods. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer […]
Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) submitted public comments supporting actions by the administration to curb excessive regulations that are limiting opportunity for American businesses and workers. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was instituted to require federal agencies to evaluate the environmental impact of their activities. In the nearly 50 years since its enactment, […]
Badger State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat US Senator in November Election MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will oppose U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s re-election. The free-market activist group will be canvassing, making phone calls, and running advertisements taking Baldwin to task for her voting record and calling for her […]
Overspending in Washington is a chronic affliction. The national debt sits at $21 trillion dollars and counting. As if that were not enough, Sen. Bernie Sanders has now proposed a bill to establish single-payer health insurance, known as “the Medicare for All Act.” The proposal would add an estimated $32.6 trillion to the federal budget in the first decade […]
