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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 […]
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 […]
General assembly still in chaos, clean budget still the only viable path to avoid shutdown RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia House of Delegates passed another budget yesterday that includes reckless expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare. “Instead of passing a clean budget like the Senate, the House of Delegates continues to hold Virginia hostage in order to […]
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 […]
Key AFP-VA legislation to improve healthcare in Virginia now law RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity – Virginia (AFP-VA) on Monday applauded Governor Northam for signing into law HB793, a measure that expands access to quality care by allowing nurse practitioners with five years of clinical experience to practice without a physician’s oversight. Virginia is […]
Energy growing as thousands of activists join AFP-VA call on Medicaid expansion Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) hosted a conference call on Thursday with lawmakers, policy experts, and thousands of activists to discuss the current standing of the fight over expanding Medicaid under Obamacare in the Virginia legislature. Senator Bill Stanley and Special […]
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 […]
