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Washington, D.C. — Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) convened with the state’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight both the Rushmore Roadmap agenda for the state and AFP’s broader work around affordability on the national stage. The chapter brought its grassroots perspective from the ground directly to lawmakers, while also sharing AFP’s goals for 2026 to lower the cost of living for every American.  AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving gave the following statement:  “We […]

ARLINGTON, VA— In a recent op-ed published in the DC Journal, Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity, argues that expanding economic freedom and reducing government barriers is essential to restoring opportunity and prosperity in the United States. The piece makes the case that empowering individuals, rather than expanding bureaucracy, is the key to long-term […]

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Americans for Prosperity state directors and leaders are meeting with Members of Congress in Washington to discuss key policy priorities and advance solutions that expand economic opportunity and long-term prosperity for all Americans. During the annual Capitol Conference, participants are engaging directly with lawmakers and staff on issues affecting family […]

ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity applauds the additional commitments to transparency, accountability, and responsible immigration enforcement laid out by the White House in their recent letter to Congress. These measures reflect an important recognition that enforcing the law and protecting individual rights must go hand in hand. “Democrats in the Senate have put the safety […]

Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued the following statement ahead of Wednesday’s expected vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.J.Res.139, a proposed constitutional balanced budget amendment. “Washington’s spending problem and broader dysfunction have placed an unsustainable burden on taxpayers and future generations,” said Kurt Couchman, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity. “This […]

ARLINGTON, VA — Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel released the following statement in response to tonight’s State of the Union Address: “This evening, President Trump outlined a number of significant accomplishments that have helped to change the trajectory of our country, slow inflation, and put more money in Americans’ pockets. We were proud to […]

There Is More Work to Be Done, but the Progress Is Undeniable.  Arlington, VA — Today’s inflation report shows the lowest annual inflation rate in over a year, marking continued progress toward restoring price stability for American families. While inflation has not yet reached the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target, it is moving closer to […]

Americas for Prosperity (AFP) applauds today’s action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bring the agency’s regulations in line with clear statutory mandates. Our common stance, clearly articulated by our sister organization, Americans for Prosperity Foundation, in regulatory comments filed in September 2025, has not changed: The EPA improperly used its standalone 2009 Endangerment […]

  Arlington, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today reiterated its longstanding opposition to government shutdowns, calling efforts to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) counterproductive, harmful, and irresponsible. A funding pause at DHS would do nothing to impact ICE operations, but it would harm FEMA, TSA, and other agency personnel who play […]