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WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the U.S. Senate vote last night that fell short of passing the “Eliminate Shutdowns Act” sponsored by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “Washington had a clear opportunity to end the cycle of manufactured government shutdowns and too many senators […]
Fort Wayne, IN – Americans for Prosperity–Indiana (AFP-IN), in partnership with a coalition of concerned community members, announced today the launch of a volunteer-driven grassroots campaign to stop the Northwest Allen County $12 million operating referendum that would raise property taxes on families already struggling to make ends meet. The measure, slated for a November […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) praised Governor Jim Pillen today for his move to accept federal funding allocated by President Trump to expand access to school choice programs. John Gage, AFP-NE state director, gave the following statement: “Nebraska is grateful to have both a governor and a president who know that families, not […]
JACKSON, MS – Americans For Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is launching a new mail campaign urging Mississippians to reach out to their legislators and ask them to support the Trump Administration’s policies and embrace Education Freedom in Mississippi. AFP-MS’s mail campaign urges state senators to support Education Savings Accounts and provide the opportunity for parents […]
KAUKAUNA, WI – On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity—Wisconsin (AFP-WI) hosted a permitting reform roundtable highlighting the urgent need for Congress to modernize and streamline the federal permitting process and the impact of federal regulations on Wisconsin’s energy sector. The event featured Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Tony Wied (WI-08) alongside industry and community leaders. The roundtable, […]
The term “government shutdown” may sound like something that only affects Washington, but the truth is that it impacts everyday people across the country. Families, workers, veterans, and small businesses all see the effects. The kicker is that these shutdowns never solve our long-term budget problems. What is a government shutdown? Shutdowns happen because Congress […]
Families across the United States are dealing with the high cost of living. Higher costs typically lead to more reliance on credit. In fact, consumer debt is at a record high in the United States. While families struggle to get by, Washington is spending more than ever, operating off an unmanageable deficit and skyrocketing national […]
We’re days away from a possible government shutdown. Again. Every year, we’re forced to suffer through the same old, tired routine: Congress fails to approve funding by October 1, as required by law. Leaders from both parties scramble for a backroom deal to keep the government open. Sometimes the government shuts down, sometimes Congress manages […]
TOPEKA, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) opposed a $128 million rate increase to Evergy approved by state regulators today that will put a massive financial strain on Kansas families and businesses. Next year, AFP-KS will pursue legislation that puts ratepayers first and lowers energy costs for Kansas families. Elizabeth Patton, AFP-KS state director, gave the […]
