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Arlington, VA – Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce and Americans for Prosperity today said new tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by the Trump administration will harm Americans and are a step back from a pro-growth agenda. Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Fellow Alison Acosta Winters issued the following statement: “We strongly oppose these new tariffs on steel […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, President Donald Trump signed federal right-to-try legislation into law, giving thousands of terminally-ill patients hope by providing greater freedom to access potentially life-saving medications and treatments. Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce and AFP’s grassroots partner, The LIBRE Initiative, praised the Trump administration and Congressional leaders for their efforts to give […]
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 […]
