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Obamacare’s rising premiums and one-size-fits-all approach has left millions of Americans struggling to find quality health insurance at a price they can actually afford. Until recently, the prospects for an alternative were grim. This month the Trump administration helped to turn the tide by expanding short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans that allow individuals and families to choose coverage that best suits their needs at a […]
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 […]
There is a lot of misinformation going around Westminster about what the city council plans to do with your money. The truth is, the mayor and the city council haven’t exactly been the most forthcoming about their expenses, past and future. So, let’s clear the air and address a few myths out there. Myth #1 […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina today praised President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the United States Supreme Court. Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina State Director Andrew Yates made the following statement: “President Trump hit it out of the park with this nomination. Judge Brett Kavanaugh is an eminently qualified […]
New Law Makes Exceptional SC Program Permanent, Adds $1 Million in Funding AFP’s Palmetto State Activists Worked Tirelessly for Reform to Help Special Needs Students and Families COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised Governor Henry McMaster for signing H. 4077 into law. The bipartisan measure makes the Exceptional SC scholarship program for […]
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 […]
Have you spoken with a friend, family member or neighbor about tax reform lately? The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a historic victory for millions of everyday Americans. Hundreds of companies have responded to tax reform by increasing pay, expanding worker benefits, giving out bonuses, planning new investments at home and creating new […]
