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Last week, President Donald Trump signed three bold executive orders that will improve accountability, transparency and effectiveness within the federal workforce. President Trump’s reforms will: Reduce government waste by limiting the time federal employees spend on taxpayer-funded union activities. Require federal agencies to negotiate union contracts in a more efficient and transparent way. Increase accountability […]
This year Washington will spend $4 trillion for the first time ever. That’s the equivalent of $33,000 for every American family. The recent ‘omnibus’ $1.3 trillion spending bill has only underscored Congress’ reckless disregard for current and future American taxpayers who will be left to pay the tab. Thankfully, there is hope. As lawmakers consider […]
AFP Vice President of Judicial Strategy Sarah Field | The Hill A proposal by Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma to limit debate time for judicial nominees would help resolve a vacancy crisis that threatens the ability of federal courts to provide justice in a timely fashion. The change, approved by the Senate Rules Committee last […]
What it is: Earlier this week, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed H. 4077, a bipartisan educational opportunity bill, into law. The legislation makes the Exceptional SC scholarship program for special needs students permanent and grants the program an additional $1 million in funding. Why it’s important: The Exceptional SC program has a proven track […]
LINCOLN, Nebr. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Tuesday applauded the Lincoln City Council and Lincoln School Board for approving an interlocal agreement that excludes the creation of a joint public agency (JPA) to oversee and fund a school safety and after school initiative, called the Safe and Successful Kids initiative. The approved interlocal agreement […]
You’ve probably read stories about the growing partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans in America. But there is one thing both parties have both taken part in: bipartisan wasteful spending has led our nation to $21 trillion in federal debt. Most recently, Republicans in Congress have exacerbated the debt by passing the reckless $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, which was then […]
New Law Makes Exceptional SC Program Permanent, Adds $1 Million in Funding AFP’s Palmetto State Activists Worked Tirelessly for Reform to Help Special Needs Students and Families COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised Governor Henry McMaster for signing H. 4077 into law. The bipartisan measure makes the Exceptional SC scholarship program for […]
There’s a chain reaction happening in New Mexico. County by county, local officials are showing support for worker freedom by passing right-to-work ordinances. First it was Sandoval County, which passed right-to-work in January. Now, bordering counties of San Juan and McKinley are considering it, as is near-by Torrance County. Second was Otero County, which passed right-to-work in April. The county’s west side is […]
Grassroots Group Will Begin Ad Campaign Targeting Republican and Democratic Congressmen over Memorial Day recess AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today announced that U.S. Representatives John Carter, Henry Cuellar, and Beto O’Rourke will be the targets of a Memorial Day recess advertising and mail campaign to hold Texas lawmakers accountable for their […]
