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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—In case you missed it… Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota State Director Don Haggar authored a letter-to-the-editor in the Argus Leader calling for the state’s congressional delegation to do right by hard-working South Dakotans and hold Washington accountable for its irresponsible overspending. The piece ran Saturday in the Argus Leader and can be viewed […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today announced its plans to join the “South Dakotans Against Higher Taxes” coalition against the creation of a new tax with the passage of Initiated Measure 25 (IM-25) on November’s ballot. IM25 is a poorly written proposal that will levy a multi-million dollar tax increase through implementing a sales […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today announced its plans to join the W is Wrong coalition to express its opposition to Amendment W that will be voted on in November’s elections. Amendment W masquerades as the development of an ethics commission, while really creating an unaccountable fourth branch of government whose unelected members […]
The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin next week. Judge Kavanaugh is an eminently qualified jurist who will defend the Constitution, but don’t just take our word for it. Learn more about Kavanaugh’s background below. Did you know…? Judge Kavanaugh graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School. After law school, Judge Kavanaugh served as a clerk to the man he […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Yesterday, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission announced that customers of Black Hills Energy will receive refunds in October, thanks to savings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A total of $7.67 million will be refunded to South Dakotans that are customers of Black Hills Energy. AFP-South Dakota State Director […]
Obamacare’s rising premiums and one-size-fits-all approach has left millions of Americans struggling to find quality health insurance at a price they can actually afford. Until recently, the prospects for an alternative were grim. This month the Trump administration helped to turn the tide by expanding short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans that allow individuals and families to choose coverage that best suits their needs at a […]
It’s National Employee Freedom Week! Employee Freedom Week is a nationally-recognized effort to educate public sector union employees about their freedom to make their own choices regarding union membership. From August 19 – 25, Americans for Prosperity is joining other state, local and national groups in recognizing and celebrating state and national victories for worker freedom. […]
The Market Choice Act is a piece of legislation currently under consideration by Congress. It contains a provision that would implement a carbon tax as a so-called “solution” to cutting pollution, boosting green energy, raising revenue and reducing negative externalities. But how effective would a carbon tax really be? Let’s address some myths about the carbon tax […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) State Director Don Haggar was recently interviewed on KSOO Radio with Beth Warden. They discussed the nearly 7,000 Americans for Prosperity activists engaged around the state, the impacts of tariffs on South Dakotans, and highlighted AFP-SD’s upcoming featured event “Trade War […]
