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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 […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) criticized Sen. McCaskill Monday in anticipation of tomorrow’s meeting with Judge Kavanaugh. Reports indicate Sen. McCaskill intends to ask Judge Kavanaugh questions about how he would rule on particular issues. AFP-MO has called for Sen. McCaskill’s defeat in part because of her record on judicial confirmations, including her political approach towards confirming […]
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 […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement Friday criticizing Sen. McCaskill’s lack of support for Judge Kavanaugh in light of the announcement the hearing dates are set for Sept. 4-7. “Judge Kavanaugh is an outstanding nominee with a sterling record of judicial restraint—a nominee Missourians support,” said AFP-MO Jeremy Cady. “Senator […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement on the defeat of Proposition A Tuesday night. With a majority of Missourians voting “NO,” the outcome nulls the legislation passed earlier in the legislative session. AFP-MO has vowed to support a renewed effort in the next legislative to pass Right-to-Work. Gov. Parson has also […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) congratulated Josh Hawley on his Republican primary victory Tuesday. The current Missouri Attorney General, Hawley will face incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in the general election. “Josh Hawley will be a formidable opponent for Sen. McCaskill,” said AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady. “Josh has a proven track record of […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) launched a $1.8 million TV, cable, and digital ad campaign Wednesday exposing Sen. McCaskill’s double-talk on tax reform and urging Missourians to vote against her in the upcoming election. The ad, “Tax Reform Double-Talk,” highlights how the senator, despite saying she’d support tax cuts for the middle class, voted against […]
