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Americans for Prosperity-Arizona State Director Andrew Clark penned an op-ed in The Arizona Republic on Proposition 127, an amendment to the Arizona constitution mandating that 50 percent of the state’s energy be sourced from renewables. Prop. 127 is a golden goose for politically favored special interests. But for everyday Arizonans? We only have to look to our neighbors in California, who implemented the […]
Human trafficking — illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation — is a horrific practice plaguing countries across the globe. Lawmakers should be looking to enact measures that help to end human trafficking. But these laws should not force innocent Americans […]
In case you missed it… Americans for Prosperity-Arizona State Director Andrew Clark authored an op-ed in the Arizona Republic focusing on the rigged economy that would be created for special interests by proposition 127 that will appear on November’s ballot. The piece ran yesterday in the Arizona Republic and can be viewed here. This November, […]
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 […]
PHOENIX, AZ—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Arizona announces its support for Governor Doug Ducey’s re-election bid. During his tenure in Phoenix, Governor Ducey has worked hard to improve Arizonans’ lives. Through his strong support of criminal justice reforms and removal of barriers to opportunity that have caused the Grand Canyon State’s economy to flourish, AFP-AZ has identified […]
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 […]
The weather outside is heating up, and so is federal spending! This past spring Congress passed a bloated $1.3 trillion spending bill that – for the first time ever – will push federal spending over $4 trillion, costing taxpayers $33,000 per household. The national debt topped a sizzling $21 trillion this year, and, in the next ten years, Washington spending […]
