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Three Reasons Why Carbon Tariffs Threaten American Prosperity
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Following the EU’s introduction of its “carbon border adjustment mechanism” (CBAM), activists have called for the U.S. to implement a similar carbon tariff. The U.S. should reject carbon tariffs because they are blunt policy tools blighted by inefficiencies and threaten American prosperity. ONE: A carbon tariff is a gateway to…
View EntryThe Senate border deal fails the ‘America First’ test
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This op-ed originally appeared in The Washington Times on February 6, 2024.Americans deserve a solution to the Biden administration’s border crisis. But the recently unveiled Senate border security package isn’t the answer. Before I explain why the Senate bill fails the America First test, it’s important to note that the…
View EntryAmerica First Announces Frank Murphy as Chair of Athletes for America Coalition
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the America First Policy Institute announced former National Football League (NFL) player Frank D. Murphy as the chair of its Athletes for America Coalition. The former football star has spent his whole life fighting for this country’s spiritual and cultural values and will bring this perspective…
View EntryLawmakers have opportunities to further invest in Florida’s workforce this Legislative Session
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This op-ed originally appeared in Florida Politics on February 2, 2024. Florida had much to be proud of in 2023. More Americans moved to Florida than any other state in the country. It was the No. 1 state for educational freedom. Its low taxes, light regulatory touch and respect for…
View EntryRemoving Degree Requirements From Public Sector Jobs
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Written Testimony of the America First Policy Institute To the Nebraska Committee on Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on the benefits of hiring based on a job applicant’s skills rather than requiring a college degree. Skills-based hiring pushes back on unnecessary degree…
View EntryBiden’s misguided LNG pause follows Carter’s path to a one-term presidency
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This article originally appeared in The Hill on February 2, 2024 “President Biden’s recent pause on new permits for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports is foolish policy. Unfortunately, these types of misguided export restrictions are not unprecedented. At this exact point in his presidency, Jimmy Carter similarly implemented a half-measure…
View EntrySecond Chance Occupational Licensing Reform in South Dakota
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In South Dakota, state law often prevents ex-offenders from working in occupations that require a license, even if they have served their time and the crime was nonviolent. South Dakota has an incarceration rate of 824 per 100,000 people. Over 2,000 South Dakotans are released from prison each year and…
View EntryStatement: Center for Election Integrity Applauds Georgia Legislature on Introduction of Legislation Prohibiting Ranked Choice Voting
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Ken Blackwell, Chair of the Center for Election Integrity, regarding the Georgia Senate’s passage of S.B. 355 that would prohibit Ranked Choice Voting. “Ranked Choice Voting is an unnecessarily complicated, confusing system of voting that…
View EntryStatement: Ken Blackwell Applauds Committee on House Administration for Introducing the Uniform State ACE Act
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Ken Blackwell, Chair of the Center for Election Integrity at AFPI, regarding the Uniform State ACE Act, a new toolkit for state election policy introduced by Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) and…
View EntryEmphasizing Public Safety for All California Families
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The rule of law serves as a foundational pillar of our Republic. For civil society to flourish, citizens must believe that laws will be fairly applied and equally enforced. Strengthening the fabric of justice depends on a robust social contract among American communities, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system.…
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