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We all want our children to succeed. And we know the key to that success is a quality education. But for many of America’s children, that success is too often based on their family’s income level and zip code. They find themselves stuck in schools that underperform or simply fail to address their individual needs. What’s more, our […]
Because of Obamacare’s rising premiums and needlessly restrictive coverage requirements, more and more Americans are finding health care policies that work for them simply out of reach. In response, the Trump administration announced in late 2017 a new approach at both the federal and state levels. The solution? Competition, choice and openness in the insurance market. “[The administration] issued guidance that expands the […]
Eight teams played in last weekend’s divisional round of NFL playoff games. The winners — the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Rams, the New Orleans Saints and the New England Patriots — are now headed to the championship round to play for a spot in the Big Game on Feb. 3 in Atlanta. But […]
Thousands of terminally ill patients were given access to experimental medications and therapies in May of 2018 when federal right-to-try legislation was signed into law, giving hope to those who might not have had it before. And now, a California man with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, has this new hope as the first publicly known person to access a trial […]
Get ready! The Arizona legislative session starts in just a few days — Jan. 14. To provide you with up-to-date information on the latest happenings from Phoenix, the team will be sending updates covering a wide range of topics debated by your representatives. We’ll be discussing issues such as criminal justice reform, corporate welfare, education and tax conformity legislation, to make […]
Thanks to activists’ tireless work educating state legislators about occupational licensing, the legislature unanimously passed a bill eliminating an overburdensome licensing requirement for hair braiders. In New Jersey, hair braiders, many of whom are low-income women serving minority communities, were required to take 1,200 hours of cosmetology classes (which can cost upwards of $20,000!), even […]
The AFP-NJ chapter expanded its footprint and influence, setting the stage for continued and enhanced engagement in 2019 and beyond. This past year, the chapter identified eighteen volunteer ambassadors, each from different counties and communities across the state. These ambassadors run their own local initiatives and train others to be effective grassroots organizers. AFP-NJ also opened […]
Grassroots group outlines legislative priorities, pledges to address state’s toughest challenges LINCOLN, NE – As Nebraska’s 106th legislative session begins, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) welcomes legislators back to Lincoln and looks forward to working with senators to tackle the state’s toughest issues this session. “Nebraska faces a challenging road ahead, but we are ready to […]
In a win for the American people and technological innovation, the Senate has confirmed Brendan Carr as a commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission. With this confirmation, he will serve a full, five-year term. Americans for Prosperity proudly supported his nomination and is grateful to the senators who lifted the hold on Carr’s nomination. Carr voted to repeal so-called “net neutrality” regulations in 2017. The following year, he voted in favor […]
