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Americans for Prosperity Foundation has obtained new documents in its ongoing Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs. These documents provide even more evidence that the VA is failing to comply with the community care standards created by the VA MISSION Act, which was meant to give veterans more access to […]
Americans are anxious. They are worried about COVID-19, government overspending and its impact on inflation, and the future of American democracy. A thriving, adaptable society is the foundation of our well-being. To achieve this vision for our country, Americans for Prosperity’s 2022 federal policy agenda, Empowering People, Emerging Stronger, presents a series of key priorities […]
When most people hear “free speech,” topics like protest, press, and prayer come to mind. Paying membership dues? It likely doesn’t rank near the top. But it has significant First Amendment implications. To practice law, many states require lawyers to join a bar association and pay dues. These mandatory bar associations typically use member dues […]
In a two-hour press conference on January 19, President Joe Biden said the federal government could have done more to boost U.S. COVID testing capacity. The president then tried to reassure Americans who have been standing in line for hours for tests and waiting days for results. Pointing to a federal website through which households […]
Newly released data shows which states are contributing most to Medicaid’s burgeoning improper payment rate of more than 20%.
One of the most important duties of your state legislator is spending taxpayer dollars wisely. Building a budget that serves all residents of your state is a difficult task. Tradeoffs are required and are often exacerbated when specific behaviors, products, or industries are rewarded, punished, or prohibited. Consider the following questions as your legislators engage […]
Every state budget is funded through a system of taxes and fees. It’s important for each constituent to understand how those taxes and fees affect your finances and if applicable, your business. Individuals make the best decisions for their own families, lives and livelihoods, not the government. People with similar gross incomes in different states […]
This article was coauthored by Neil Chilson Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is attempting to radically recast antitrust enforcement into a political tool by usurping the role of Congress and claiming authority the FTC does not possess. This regressive agenda will increase consumers’ costs and punish entrepreneurs while subjecting American businesses and their customers […]
Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision blocking the administration’s mandate and providing relief for employers and employees. The rule, announced last fall by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), compelled private businesses with over 100 workers to require their employees all get vaccinated or tested on a weekly basis. Americans For Prosperity […]
