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Arlington, VA – Amid growing concern from the American public about the reliability of our health care system, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the launch of a nationwide campaign focused on making crucial reforms to ensure people have access to the care they need. The group is targeting reforms to help those impacted by COVID-19 and ensure the country […]

In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus pandemic turned life in Wisconsin upside down. Schools are closed. Sporting events and concerts are cancelled. And, huge segments of the economy are shuttered. State and federal officials are still in the early stages of a policy response to the coronavirus pandemic. Their efforts have largely centered on […]

Last night, AFP activists and staff in Iowa gathered online for the premiere of a new video telling the incredible story of William Burt, a barber from the Hawkeye State whose story has brought about big change. It’s the kind of inspiring story we all need to see right now, and now you can watch […]

Partnership focuses on key reforms to expand access to critical services and empower entrepreneurs Arlington, Va. — Americans for Prosperity and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy announced a joint partnership to assist federal officials and state governors, attorneys general and lawmakers in efforts to pass critical policies benefiting American workers as the nation continues […]

After some initial delays, Congress acted last week on legislation to provide more than $2 trillion in assistance to individuals, businesses, and others in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic slowdown. But this slowdown isn’t like the most recent one, in 2008-2009. In the following Q&A, Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager Matthew […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today sent Governor Justice a letter on state-based reforms the governor can take to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and increase access to critical health care services for those who need it. VIEW LETTER HERE Jason Huffman, AFP-West Virginia’s State Director, issued the following statement: “Although […]

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 […]

TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) has named Elizabeth Patton as the grassroots group’s new state director. Elizabeth previously served as deputy state director for AFP-KS, building the chapter’s signature grassroots infrastructure and engaging Kansans to drive lasting solutions to the state’s toughest challenges. “I am honored that Americans for Prosperity has tapped me […]

Governor Reynold’s licensing reform sails through committee with nearly unanimous bipartisan support DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) applauded lawmakers following the nearly unanimous passage of occupational licensing legislation that will allow more Iowans to pursue fulfilling work. The broad reform package includes recognition of licenses from other states, improvements to grant licensing opportunities […]