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For millions of Americans like Mark Janus, it means finally having a say over the use of the money they earned. Each paycheck, government workers in many states would notice that some of their hard-earned money was deducted for union dues. It didn’t matter whether they had joined a union — they still had to […]
Americans for Prosperity Tennessee State Director Tori Venable | The Tennessean This year, Tennessee took a major step toward improving our state’s criminal justice system. The changes, supported by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and backed by Gov. Bill Lee, will help make our communities stronger and safer, while also extending a second […]
The 2019 legislative session has come to a close in St. Paul. Thanks to the efforts of our activists and supporters all over the state, Americans for Prosperity saw progress on many of our priorities at the legislature. We also saw the defeat of a more than a few bad bills that would have moved Minnesota in the wrong direction – on […]
Many states have laws on the books that require people in certain professions to obtain a costly and time-consuming government occupational license to perform their job. This permission slip from the government is intended to protect consumers — but that often isn’t the case. Government occupational licenses frequently bar would-be participants from the market. They ensure that those who hold licenses are protected from the competition of those who don’t […]
We believe an open government is key to unlocking progress in many areas of public policy. Information empowers individuals to engage on issues they’re passionate about and hold those in power accountable. Consider the alternative: a government that operates largely behind closed doors. Without access to records, researchers can’t effectively study our criminal justice system. […]
By Greg Moore In a recent Monitor op-ed, Paul A. Levy does his best to make the case that a strong central government powered by high taxes is the best way to promote the general social welfare. It’s a veritable paean to higher taxes, complete with a list of seven ways to think about taxes that […]
At the beginning of this year’s legislative session, Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee set an ambitious agenda. We wanted to ensure our justice system treats Tennesseans more fairly, provide access to quality education for every kid, and create more opportunities for work. 2019 was more successful than we could have imagined! We saw policy wins […]
The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 361, legislation that supports free expression in higher education, and Gov. Stitt signed it in to law. As it stands, so-called “free speech zones” on campus restrict speech, limiting how, when and where students exercise their First Amendment rights. As other groups who share concern about this issue have noted: The First Amendment firmly protects speech in […]
The Americans for Prosperity – Florida team put the pedal to the metal during the 2019 legislative session. And the two months of hard work certainly paid off. Policy victories in health care, education, criminal justice reform, corporate welfare and technology are helping to keep the Sunshine State on the right path. Here’s a breakdown […]
