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Like a lot of kids, seven-year-old Indiana resident Jordan McLinn has a dream job. “I like being a fireman. And I like rescuing people,” Jordan said. But unlike most kids, Jordan is in a fight for his life, and he’s hoping his advocacy will lead to saved lives for terminally ill patients. Jordan was born with […]
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably heard something about out-of-control federal spending at some point. You’ve heard correctly — the federal government’s reckless spending is unsustainable. The Congressional Budget Office predicts the federal budget deficit will top $800 billion this year. One reason? Congress recently passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill. As AFP President […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released the following statement Tuesday condemning the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee for killing HB 561. The bill would have repealed the onerous and wildly unnecessary occupational licensing requirement for florists. “I am very disappointed that the Senate Agriculture Committee decided to keep the nation’s only florist […]
Good news! After years of burdensome regulatory red tape, everyday Americans are finally seeing some relief. The numbers are in: During President Donald Trump’s first year in office, the country saw fewer new federal regulations than any year since 1976 and a 36 percent decline in regulations since 2016. According to the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s annual report surveying the […]
Did your state make the list? Business is booming and pro-growth policies are working for everyday Americans! The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, combined with a series of regulatory reforms, have spurred new economic growth across the American economy. This year a total of 14 states have set new record low unemployment rates. In March alone, eight states […]
It’s been said before, but merits repeating: Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. The CBO’s latest economic predictions highlighting America’s rising federal deficit underscores this point. The Wall Street Journal notes: The Congressional Budget Office said the federal budget deficit would total $804 billion this year, 43% higher than it had projected last summer, and […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released a statement Monday applauding the House for passing HB 561, which would remove the “regulation, examination, and licensing of retail and wholesale florists.” The bill was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee two weeks ago with bipartisan support. “The House has taken an excellent step […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released a statement Monday commending the House for approving HB 748. The bill would revamp the state’s occupational licensing laws and restore accountability by ensuring licensing boards are using the “least restrictive” regulation while maintaining consumer safety. “We commend the House for voting to reform our archaic […]
Let the countdown begin! We’re just a few days out from Tax Day on April 17, when we’ll say goodbye to our outdated, complex and burdensome tax system and hello to a simpler, fairer and more efficient new tax code! Check out these five positive changes that all Americans will see next year thanks to the Tax […]
