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Suppose you earned $26,000 last year, but you spent $32,000 — meaning you borrowed $6,000, which you now have to pay interest on. Most people would say that you’re not living within your means. What’s more, since you you’ve already racked up $168,000 in debt, you’ve been at this overspending thing for a while. Clearly, […]
Washington, D.C., is buzzing about Section 230 — internet regulations within the Communications Decency Act. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have proposed reforming Section 230 to give government a greater hand in controlling online speech. That dangerous path could lead to free-speech infringements that would change the internet as we know it for […]
Americans for Prosperity West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman | Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia lawmakers were on the cusp of enacting historic change by dramatically expanding educational freedom for every family in the state and creating a road map for other states to follow. Instead, defenders of the status quo in the House, and Gov. […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) and the Cardinal Institute filed an amicus curiae brief with the state Supreme Court in the case Donna Harper, et al. vs West Virginia AFL-CIO, et al. – a right to work case that challenges a lower court’s ruling that West Virginia’s right to work law is […]
AFP-West Virginia applauds lawmakers for elevating debate and pursuing significant education policy reform, blasts defenders of the status quo CHARLESTON, WV – As legislators continue to debate the merits of historic educational reform, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) is committed to working with lawmakers in both the short and long term to make the most […]
Grassroots group pledges to hold lawmakers accountable for opposing educational freedom CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today urged the House to pass the Student Success Act and the Education Savings Account Act. “The House has a historic opportunity before them to improve our state’s education system by increasing teacher pay and creating […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the Senate for passing the Student Success Act and the Education Savings Account Act. Together these transformative pieces of legislation empower students, educators and families all across the Mountain State. “West Virginia is one step closer to giving every West Virginia student access to an […]
CHARLESTON, WV — Following the Senate’s introduction of the Student Success Act—which includes guaranteed public school open enrollment, public charter schools and support for traditional public education—and an accompanying universal education savings account bill, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced a major effort to promote educational opportunity for all West Virginia students. Together, this […]
We believe an open government is key to unlocking progress in many areas of public policy. Information empowers individuals to engage on issues they’re passionate about and hold those in power accountable. Consider the alternative: a government that operates largely behind closed doors. Without access to records, researchers can’t effectively study our criminal justice system. […]
