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April 16, 2026

Alabama is Protecting the Health of Its Poorest Citizens

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Matthew Schmid, Farmers First Campaign Director:
Statement
April 16, 2026

AFPI Responds: 64-Days Since the Save America Act Passed the House

Washington, D.C.—The Honorable Kenneth Blackwell, Chair of Secure Elections at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), released the following statement marking over two months since the U.S. House passed the Save America Act:
Op-Ed
April 15, 2026

Working Families Tax Cuts Are Helping Restore the American Dream

For generations, the American Dream meant something simple: if you worked hard, played by the rules, and invested in your family, you could get ahead. The Trump Administration’s tax reforms reflect that basic principle, and it’s showing up in New Mexicans’ budgets, in paychecks and tax returns.

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Statement | April 16, 2026

AFPI Responds to the Senate Passage of the Congressional Review Act Resolution

Statement | April 16, 2026

AFPI Responds to the House Passage of the FENCES Act

Statement | April 16, 2026

Education Freedom Expands in Tennessee

Today, Erika Donalds, chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement on the passage of Tennessee Senate Bill 2247 and House Bill 2532 which nearly doubles the number of Education Freedom Scholarships available to families across the state.

Issue Brief | April 16, 2026

China’s Campaign to Steal and Sabotage American AI

The United States holds a slight lead over China in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Chinese developers have avoided falling irrecoverably behind by implementing a campaign to steal, subvert, and sabotage American AI development.

Fact Sheet | April 16, 2026

Hand-Marked Paper Ballots vs. QR Codes: Implications for Election Security

Unlike hand-marked paper ballots (HMPBs), which are read and tabulated based on human-readable marks that voters, auditors, and election officials can all visibly verify, QR-code based ballot-marking devices (BMDs) create uncertainty between what a voter can see and what the machine actually counts. When comparing HMPBs and BMDs, there are significant differences in security standards, auditability, cost, administrative burden, and voter experience.

Podcast | April 15, 2026

Truth Be Told: Why America’s Best Days Are Ahead with Secretary Linda McMahon

In the premiere episode of Truth Be Told, host Stacey Schieffelin welcomes Secretary of Education Linda McMahon for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about leadership, public service, women’s empowerment, and the future of American education.

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