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Americans for Prosperity, ACLU of Montana speak on reforms at Free to Drive event WASHINGTON, D.C. –Americans for Prosperity-Montana and the ACLU of Montana are in Washington, D.C. today to participate in the launch of Free to Drive, a national campaign to end debt-based driver’s license suspension. The campaign brings together legal, policy, advocacy, grassroots, […]

Suppose you earned $26,000 last year, but you spent $32,000 — meaning you borrowed $6,000, which you now have to pay interest on. Most people would say that you’re not living within your means. What’s more, since you you’ve already racked up $168,000 in debt, you’ve been at this overspending thing for a while. Clearly, […]

Washington, D.C., is buzzing about Section 230 — internet regulations within the Communications Decency Act. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have proposed reforming Section 230 to give government a greater hand in controlling online speech. That dangerous path could lead to free-speech infringements that would change the internet as we know it for […]

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 […]

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 […]

HELENA, Montana – Americans for Prosperity – Montana and the ACLU of Montana expressed disappointment after Governor Steve Bullock vetoed vital legislation that would protect free expression for students and faculty on Montana’s public college campuses. House Bill 735, The Campus Free Speech Bill, received bipartisan support in the House and the Senate, as well as […]

HELENA, Montana – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) announced a new direct mail campaign thanking lawmakers for voting in support of ground breaking legislation that will protect free expression for students and faculty on Montana’s public college campuses. The Campus Free Speech bill (House Bill 735) received bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, […]

HELENA, Montana – Following a successful united effort to pass driver’s license suspension reform, the ACLU of Montana and Americans for Prosperity-Montana come together again to protect free speech rights. The Campus Free Speech Bill (House Bill 271) will protect free expression for students, faculty, and the public on Montana’s college campuses by: Protecting freedom of expression in the […]