AFP: Michigan Legislative Leaders Stand Up to Special Interests with Prevailing Wage Vote
Jun 6, 2018

Lansing, Mich. – Michigan legislative leaders took a huge step forward today to strengthen a free, fair and competitive market by voting to repeal the state’s prevailing wage mandate, said Americans for Prosperity. AFP-Michigan State Director Pete Lund issued the following statement: “We applaud the courage and commitment of our leaders in the House and […]

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AFP Applauds Trump Administration Efforts to Revise CAFE Standards
Jun 6, 2018

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity is sending an open letter to President Donald Trump praising the administration’s recent proposal for revised fuel economy standards that were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency Standard (CAFE) requires car makers to increase the average fuel economy […]

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AFP-WI Releases Door Hanger Thanking Governor Walker for Bold Reforms, Strong Economy
Jun 6, 2018

Activists Canvass WI Neighborhoods as Unemployment Stands at All-Time Low of 2.8% MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released a new door hanger as part of its grassroots activist campaign asking Wisconsinites to thank Governor Scott Walker for enacting pro-growth reforms that have turbocharged the Badger State’s economy. The door hangers cite Wisconsin’s […]

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Americans for Prosperity Supports Nick Freitas for United States Senate
Jun 5, 2018

ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots advocate for policies that advance a society of equal rights and mutual benefit, announced its endorsement of military veteran and Virginia delegate Nick Freitas in his campaign for United States Senate. Nick Freitas has been a champion of economic freedom in Virginia and has publicly supported policies that remove […]

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Leader McConnell Right to Cancel August Recess
Jun 5, 2018

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement following Senator McConnell’s announcement today canceling most of the August recess.  Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “With nearly 180 judicial vacancies, no solution for Dreamers, and the propensity for Congress to use […]

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Americans for Prosperity Supports Nick Freitas for United States Senate
Jun 5, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots advocate for policies that advance a society of equal rights and mutual benefit, announced its endorsement of military veteran and Virginia delegate Nick Freitas in his campaign for United States Senate. Nick Freitas has been a champion of economic freedom in Virginia and has publicly supported policies that […]

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AFP, Freedom Partners and The LIBRE Initiative Announce Major Campaign to Promote Trade, Combat Tariffs
Jun 5, 2018

Arlington, VA – Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, Americans for Prosperity and The LIBRE Initiative today announced a multi-year, multimillion-dollar initiative to champion the far-reaching benefits of trade and oppose tariffs and other barriers. The campaign will include paid media, activist education and grassroots mobilization, lobbying and policy analysis – all intended to transform the way Washington […]

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S-2144 Coalition Letter
Jun 5, 2018

The coalition of the undersigned was formed to oppose S-2144, legislation that will negatively impact consumers and businesses alike.  A recent report illustrated that the proposed “New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act,” sponsored by Senators Scutari and Gopal, could lead to increased insurance rates for New Jersey businesses and consumers: including a 20-40% increase for mandated auto insurance […]

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Five Outrageous Ways the Federal Government Has Wasted Your Money (Part II)
Jun 4, 2018

The federal government is no stranger to out-of-control spending. The national debt has now reached a startling $21 trillion! That’s not all: Congress recently passed an omnibus spending package that will cost $1.3 trillion. But wasteful federal spending doesn’t stop there. The federal government has misused your money on various pet projects, both large and […]

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