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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – With the state Senate considering new utilities legislation that would give certain utility providers first dibs on government contracts, the Tulsa World published an op-ed by Americans for Prosperity – Oklahoma (AFP-OK) state director John Tidwell earlier this month warning that similar bills in other states have caused electric rates to […]
Commonly referred to as the REINS Act, AFP-KS says today’s vote is a victory for Kansas ratepayers TOPEKA, KS—Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is celebrating the passage of HB 2648 which will mark a new era of accountability and economic freedom in the Sunflower State. This legislation will require a thorough review and legislative approval for major regulations, putting the […]
Atlanta, Georgia—Today Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Norcross to highlight the Biden Administration’s economic and energy policies at a solar cell manufacturing plant. Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) State Director Tony West issued the following statement on the Treasury Secretary’s visit: “The energy and economic policies of the Biden Administration have directly contributed to the diminished […]
Atlanta, Georgia—Today the Georgia House of Representatives voted to reform cosmetology licensing. The reforms in SB 354 exempt blow-dry styling and makeup application from services that require a license to perform in the Peach State. Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) championed the reforms as a way to increase employment and reduce barriers to entry in the […]
AFP-LA commends passage of universal ESA bill, launches GeauxSchoolChoice.com online resource Baton Rouge, LA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) applauded the House Education Committee for passing HB 745 which would create the LA GATOR Scholarship Program, a universal school choice savings account. Education freedom and expanding opportunities for learners in Louisiana through universal education savings accounts (ESAs) has been a top priority […]
Lansing, Michigan—Today, former Michigan Governor and Biden Administration Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm returned to Michigan to boost the administration’s energy and labor policies. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin joined her in promoting the White House’s “Bidenomics” agenda. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director Annie Patnaude issued the following statement about […]
Under the guise of “Bidenomics,” the current administration has pursued a series of misguided energy policies that not only jeopardize our energy security but also hinder economic growth and job creation. President Biden’s energy policies are a raw deal for Americans. His administration gives billions of taxpayers’ dollars to green energy companies while Americans […]
President Biden’s State of the Union laid out his economic vision for America. Regretfully, his proposals for the country are more of the same: more regulation, reckless spending, and less economic freedom. These policies have not worked in the past, are not working in the present, and will not work in the future. Americans prosper […]
Atlanta, Georgia—Today, the Georgia Senate and Georgia House of Representatives voted to make important reforms to the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws. The reforms will greatly expand access to key medical services including newly expanded statewide access to birthing centers as well as increasing the number of hospitals in rural areas. Over the past year, […]
