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CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today participated in an event at the West Virginia legislature to urge Senator Joe Manchin to vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The event featured Senate President Carmichael and House Speaker Hanshaw. As West Virginians continue to coalesce around the President’s well-qualified nominee, they patiently […]
The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin next week. Judge Kavanaugh is an eminently qualified jurist who will defend the Constitution, but don’t just take our word for it. Learn more about Kavanaugh’s background below. Did you know…? Judge Kavanaugh graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School. After law school, Judge Kavanaugh served as a clerk to the man he […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today released the second episode of “Mountaineer Minute,” part of its new video series focused on keeping West Virginians up-to-date on policy issues impacting the Mountain State. With Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings beginning in Congress today, this episode focuses on President Trump’s eminently qualified nominee for the United […]
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 […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today, West Virginia’s Public Service Commission announced that Mountaineers will see a reduction in their utility bills beginning in September, thanks to company savings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Up to $645 million in savings will be seen by customers in West Virginia. AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman released the following […]
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. […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) released a statement in response to President Trump’s comments urging Senator Joe Manchin to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. “The President is absolutely right—Senator Manchin needs to do the right thing by West Virginia and announce his support for eminently qualified Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination […]
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 […]
