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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) applauded Gov. Parson on Tuesday for signing HB 192, landmark criminal justice reform that will ease arbitrary penalties for individuals that often created more obstacles for those trying to improve their lives. Passed with bipartisan support, the bill ends the practice of arresting and/or incarcerating people for non-payment […]
For millions of Americans like Mark Janus, it means finally having a say over the use of the money they earned. Each paycheck, government workers in many states would notice that some of their hard-earned money was deducted for union dues. It didn’t matter whether they had joined a union — they still had to […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today highlighted its role as part of a national campaign through digital ads and mail urging Representative Jason Smith to “unrig the economy” and level the playing field for all Missourians. According to a recent Washington Post/ABC News poll, 62% of Americans say the U.S. economic system mainly benefits […]
We believe an open government is key to unlocking progress in many areas of public policy. Information empowers individuals to engage on issues they’re passionate about and hold those in power accountable. Consider the alternative: a government that operates largely behind closed doors. Without access to records, researchers can’t effectively study our criminal justice system. […]
Proponents of the Export-Import Bank claim that the bank’s issuance of loans and guarantees to large companies is essential to international competitiveness and a thriving American economy. According to a new study from the Mercatus Center, that claim isn’t true. The bank has shrunk — for the better While the Senate confirmed new directors — which are necessary to approve massive loans — to the Ex-Im Board this month, the bank has […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) criticized a deal that would grant upwards of $50 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies to General Motors for expanding its plant in Wentzville. The package, which is paired with a workforce development programs, needs to be approved by legislators before the legislative session ends on May 17. AFP-MO […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) on Monday launched a direct mail campaign encouraging Missourians to call their representatives and ask they support HCB 2, Missouri’s First Step Act. The reforms in the bill will save taxpayer dollars, decrease the crime rate and help those looking for a new start at life. The […]
A new analysis from the Mercatus Center examining the Export-Import Bank and the aftereffects of a years-long lending cap confirms what we’ve known all along: businesses do not need the Export-Import Bank to compete in the marketplace. Since 2015, when Ex-Im last had the required number of board members to approve deals larger than $10 million, the Bank’s lending portfolio (both at […]
The latest report on Medicare and Social Security isn’t good. In fact, the trustees of the programs found that both are in a dire situation if substantial reforms are not made. Here are the three main takeaways from Monday’s Trustees Report: Social Security will be insolvent by 2035. Trustees said that at the current pace, the program will only […]
