Recent News
On Monday, February 26, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing oral arguments in a landmark worker freedom case, Janus v. AFSCME. This case will decide the constitutionality of current law in Illinois and 21 other states that forces government workers to pay union dues. Here are five things you should know about this important […]
Arlington, VA – Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is announcing support of Michael Brennan, nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, marking the first federal judicial nominee the group has backed this year. The grassroots organization will make a significant investment in Wisconsin where it will run digital ads that urge citizens to contact […]
Imagine landing your dream job, only to find out that to keep it, you must give part of every paycheck to an organization that advocates for causes with which you disagree. Since, 2007, that’s been reality for Mark Janus. At a young age, Janus learned the importance of public service as a Boy Scout in […]
Pain at the pump felt greatest in Pennsylvania, California, Washington, Hawaii, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Florida, Connecticut and New Jersey Arlington, VA – Recent proposals to increase federal fuel taxes by as much as 25 cents should raise alarms for every American from California to Connecticut, but according to a report released today by Freedom […]
Memo: How Work Requirements Help Lift People Out of Poverty And Preserve The Social Safety Net Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) announced that they would allow states to develop their own work requirements for able-bodied adults. The elderly, disabled or pregnant would be excluded. Despite the hand-wringing by opponents and headlines suggesting that these […]
Arlington, VA — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin today told the House Ways and Means Committee that President Donald Trump “feels strongly” that the United States should impose a sales tax on purchases made over the Internet, according to Bloomberg. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “The entire point of […]
Great news for millions of Americans! According to the New York Times, “A wave of optimism has swept over [the American economy.]” Following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act over 300 businesses, both large and small, have announced plans to invest in the American economy and give back to their employees. As a result, individuals and families […]
Arlington, VA – Responding to an Axios report that President Trump today “endorsed a 25-cent gas tax hike to pay for infrastructure,” Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce repeated their strong opposition to any increase in the federal gas to pay for new infrastructure spending. AFP and Freedom Partners sent a letter to the […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots advocate for economic freedom and free societies, today announced support for Tennessee Congressman Marsha Blackburn in her campaign for the U.S. Senate. Congressman Blackburn has been a strong voice for the people of Tennessee, supporting policies that promote freedom and empower the American people to […]
