On September 17, 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the Constitution and submitted it to the states for ratification. We don’t tend to celebrate Constit...
https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/the-quiet-genius-of-the-constitution/
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong concerns over the Commission’s proposed regulations o...
When Louis Koorndyk started renting his Las Vegas property on Airbnb to pay for his parents’ assisted living care, he never thought it would lead to $62,000 in fines and a legal battle with ...
https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/relaxing-short-term-rental-regulations-in-the-sin-city/
In 2022, Utah resident Kim Byram was facing a parent’s worst nightmare — her son was being mercilessly bullied at school. When she sought help from administrators, she was told their hands...
For years, Colorado residents have watched their utility bills skyrocket, forcing households to choose between heat and other basic necessities. What was causing the soaring energy costs? The ...
The energy industry is a lifeline for thousands of American families, but unfortunately due to restrictive government regulations, the energy sector has been falling behind. It powers our homes, ...
Raleigh, North Carolina—Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) today announced its endorsements of nine candidates running for the North Carolina State House and Senate in the general...
Breaking news: Your hometown team will get a fancy, shiny new stadium! The even better news: The team owners will not spend much on it. Taxpayers, both fans and non-fans alike, foot the bill and ...
https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/why-stadium-subsidies-are-a-bad-deal-for-taxpayers/
If your house is like mine, the last couple of weeks have been hectic as the new school year begins. And free speech and schools go hand in hand. Educational institutions are in the ideas busines...
https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/do-6-year-olds-have-first-amendment-rights-at-school/
As of 2023 South Carolina was only one of two states in the entire country where the legislative branch had complete control over nominating and selecting judges to the state courts. The stat...
Americans are frustrated with Congress. They see the festering bloat, discoordination, and waste and think Congress ignores obvious problems. The growing debt burden makes us poorer, crowds out o...
https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/what-is-the-comprehensive-congressional-budget-act/
The disastrous Biden-Harris border crisis turned American public opinion against all immigrants— including those who came legally. According to the latest AP poll, only 40% of Americans bel...
Manchester, New Hampshire—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced its final slate of endorsed candidates for the State House of Representatives in the New Hampshire stat...
“If you want this permit for your business, you must get a divorce first.” That was the shocking advice the Wisconsin Department of Revenue gave to William Glass, owner of The Brewing Projekt...
Arlington, VA – Labor Day was intended to be a celebration of the American workforce, but the Biden-Harris administration has made it more about celebrating union leaders. Americans for Prosper...
America thrives when people are free to think, speak, and be themselves. Whether you’re working a 9-to-5 job in a big company, freelancing in a creative field, as an independent contractor in c...
https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/labor-reform-5-things-you-should-know/
Lansing, MI—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its first slate of endorsed candidates for the general election on November 5, 2024. AFP-MI endorsed the following candida...
Getting Serious About Inflation Starts with A Serious Energy Policy Arlington VA – The Biden-Harris administration is making domestic energy production harder by shuttering energy exploration o...
AFP Wyoming has a secret weapon: a dream team of high school volunteers who travel across the state, engage with hundreds of citizens, and energize them for change. This group of students bann...
https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/the-next-generation-of-change-youth-activists/
It’s hard to appreciate what you have when it’s all you’ve ever known. If you’re reading this, you’ve lived a whole life in a world with the First Amendment. We quibble about its applic...