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Americans for Prosperity is a grassroots organization that builds movements of millions. Activists work hard to break barriers to opportunity in their local communities all across the country. Here are five examples of how our work together made an impact this year: 1. Lawmakers Increase Public Safety and Grant Second Chances by Passing the FIRST STEP […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today filed an initiated measure proposal to reduce the sales tax rate in conjunction with the Wayfair Supreme Court case decision. This effort comes in response to legislation passed in the 2016 legislative session that called for the reduction of the sales tax by 0.1% for every $20 […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) issued a statement today asking Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) to support a bipartisan effort to reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who deserve a second chance through the FIRST STEP Act. AFP-SD is encouraging Sen. Rounds to support the FIRST STEP […]
The federal government has a severe spending problem. But without understanding the nature of the issue, we can’t adequately address it. What’s more, there are several myths circulating around this debate that further muddle the truth. So, let’s address a few of these myths to get the facts about federal spending! Myth #1: “We have […]
Our health care system is saddled with costly, unnecessary and stifling regulations. It’s not surprising, then, that our health care system can often be expensive, draconian and downright dysfunctional. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, reforms toward health care openness would go a long way in making our country’s health care system more effective, more affordable […]
Obamacare’s onerous regulations have created worse health care outcomes for nearly all Americans, forcing them into insurance plans with unnecessary coverage at prices they often can’t afford. Perhaps nobody is more aware of the pitfalls of this failing system than America’s small business owners and their employees. Between 2010 and 2018, the percentage of small […]
–South Dakotans reject two flawed ballot measures on this year’s ballot— SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) applauded voters for rejecting higher taxes and the creation of an unaccountable fourth branch of government. Through its partnership with the “W is Wrong” and “South Dakotans Against Higher Taxes” coalitions, AFP-SD reached nearly 97,000 voters to […]
By Nov. 2, 28 million ballots had already been cast nationwide through absentee and early voting. More people have early-voted in 18 states and Washington, D.C., than those same areas during the 2014 midterm election. As Americans, it is our civic duty to be informed voters. The Founding Fathers intended for citizens to have a say in how our government operates. But it […]
Republicans and Democrats agreeing on anything these days is about as rare as snow in summer. It happens, but not very often. When it does, everyone takes notice. So, pay attention: The Republican and Democratic parties of South Dakota are united in their opposition to Initiated Measure 25. That says a lot about how bad […]
