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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 […]
Raleigh, NC – This week, North Carolina Treasurer, Dale Folwell, announced that the state of North Carolina will retain its AAA bond-rating. Only 13 states in the nation have achieved this rating which denotes a stable and reliable business-friendly climate. Americans for Prosperity – North Carolina, the grassroots advocacy group, has been spearheading the effort to […]
Raleigh, North Carolina – Yesterday, the United States Senate was unable to secure critical support to bring President Trump’s spending cuts package to the Senate floor. This package remains a modest first step toward reducing punishing government spending that has become all too commonplace in Washington. In a disappointing move, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), voted […]
RALEIGH, NC – Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina reacted today to a new working paper from North Carolina State University (NCSU) that shows encouraging initial results on the performance of students participating in the Tar Heel state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program. When researchers looked at the performance of a group of students that received a scholarship, they found […]
Today, Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina state director, Chris McCoy issued the following statement following the House and Senate passed budget in Raleigh: “Americans for Prosperity applauds the North Carolina House and Senate for passing a budget that controls spending, cuts taxes and increases the state’s ‘rainy day fund.’ Adding $161 million to the savings reserve […]
This year Washington will spend $4 trillion for the first time ever. That’s the equivalent of $33,000 for every American family. The recent ‘omnibus’ $1.3 trillion spending bill has only underscored Congress’ reckless disregard for current and future American taxpayers who will be left to pay the tab. Thankfully, there is hope. As lawmakers consider […]
Raleigh, NC — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced today the start of a major campaign that will hold accountable Republicans and Democrats for their records on wasteful spending and thank champions who have protected taxpayers. Included in the campaign are ads and mailers thanking Representative Ted Budd for his vote against the $1.3 trillion omnibus […]
