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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 […]
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 […]
Lansing, MI –Americans for Prosperity-MI applauds President Trump’s nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to replace Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court of the United States. AFP-MI will commit its full resources and permanent grassroots infrastructure to his confirmation. Americans for Prosperity – Michigan State Director Pete Lund issued the following statement: “President Trump promised to nominate […]
Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity today announced its launch of a nearly $1.7 million television campaign airing in Michigan that will highlight Gretchen Whitmer’s harmful record of raising taxes and supporting Governor Granholm’s failed economic agenda. On the heels of a six-figure digital and direct mail campaign in May, AFP-MI will run its digital ad on television for the […]
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan legislative leaders took a huge step forward today to strengthen a free, fair and competitive market by voting to repeal the state’s prevailing wage mandate, said Americans for Prosperity. AFP-Michigan State Director Pete Lund issued the following statement: “We applaud the courage and commitment of our leaders in the House and […]
“Taxpayers have been overcharged long enough,” says Lund Lansing, Mich. – The grassroots group Americans for Prosperity hailed today’s Michigan Board of Canvassers decision to approve the prevailing wage repeal petition for the ballot as a victory for taxpayers. Pete Lund, state director for the Michigan chapter, issued the following statement: “With this victory behind […]
Lansing, MI — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced today the start of a major campaign that will hold accountable Republicans and Democrats for their records on wasteful spending and thank champions who have protected taxpayers. Included in the campaign are ads and mailers that hold Representative Mike Bishop accountable for his vote in support of […]
Congress isn’t exactly known for its frugality or responsible spending. The recent $1.3 trillion omnibus package is an obvious example. As a result of the measure’s passage, total federal spending this year will reach $4.1 trillion, with the greatest spending coming from entitlement programs. If Congress does not take immediate action, the deficit will hit […]
