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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) ended the 2020 legislative session by thanking activists and lawmakers for working to ensure legislation that will improve the lives of every Utahn passed this year. The grassroots group made hundreds of calls to lawmakers and brought activists to the capitol to speak to their representatives about […]
Competition and innovation are allowing the American economy to reach unprecedented heights. Since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, real disposable personal income per household has risen by about $6,000 and employment numbers are higher than they’ve been in decades. Despite this success, many activists and interested parties from across […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) today announced its 2020 legislative agenda. The grassroots group will advocate for legislation in key policy areas that will drive long-term solutions to Utah’s toughest challenges. The agenda provides a vision for policies that will advance economic growth and improve the lives of every Utahn. CLICK HERE […]
Your Christmas present from Congress has just arrived – two omnibus spending bills with “something for everyone to like.” But really, they are a massive, expensive lump of coal. As Congress has seen fit to do so many times in the past, these spending bills were left until the last minute, forcing a scramble to […]
Grassroots group praises Rep. McAdams, Sen. Lee for standing up for fiscal responsibility SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) today launched a new direct mail and digital effort thanking U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams and U.S. Sen. Mike Lee for taking a principled stand for fiscal responsibility by voting against the Bipartisan […]
Event features AFP President Tim Phillips and speakers from Center for Growth and Opportunity, Heritage Foundation SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) today announced it is hosting a forum on corporate welfare and out-of-control spending on Thursday at the AFP-Utah Auditorium. The event is a part of AFP’s “Unrig the Economy” campaign, a multiyear, […]
Suppose you earned $26,000 last year, but you spent $32,000 — meaning you borrowed $6,000, which you now have to pay interest on. Most people would say that you’re not living within your means. What’s more, since you you’ve already racked up $168,000 in debt, you’ve been at this overspending thing for a while. Clearly, […]
Washington, D.C., is buzzing about Section 230 — internet regulations within the Communications Decency Act. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have proposed reforming Section 230 to give government a greater hand in controlling online speech. That dangerous path could lead to free-speech infringements that would change the internet as we know it for […]
We believe an open government is key to unlocking progress in many areas of public policy. Information empowers individuals to engage on issues they’re passionate about and hold those in power accountable. Consider the alternative: a government that operates largely behind closed doors. Without access to records, researchers can’t effectively study our criminal justice system. […]
