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Note: This piece was updated on 4/5/2024 to include a link to AFPF’s brief. If the idea that government officials can threaten to take your children if you don’t allow them into your home based only on anonymous complaints sounds like something that would only happen in Moscow, I have some bad news for you. […]
COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) commended the Senate passage of S. 1132 which would expand the types of services certain cosmetologists could provide beyond a brick-and-mortar salon by de-regulating beauty services such as hair braiding and makeup artists as well as S. 857 to expand mobile cosmetology units. If passed by the House, AFP-SC said that the legislation […]
Charlotte, North Carolina—Today Vice President Harris visited North Carolina to continue propping up the Biden Administration’s climate justice and environmental policy. She was joined by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The visit comes on the heels of the new “tailpipe rule” issued by the Biden Administration last month, which would double down on […]
Baton Rouge, LA—Following this week’s House Appropriations Committee passage of HB 745, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) is applauding the action and says that empowering parents to direct funds to the best learning environment for their child will unleash access to more education opportunities. AFP-LA State Director, Scott Simon, released the following statement: “Transforming Louisiana’s education system […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced its first wave of endorsements in competitive primary seats. Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (LD-100), Representative Robert Leadbeter (LD-109), and Representative Mike Cabell (LD-117) earned AFP-PA’s endorsements for their commitment to protecting Pennsylvania taxpayers, growing the Keystone economy, and giving Pennsylvanians access to personalized health care. This first wave […]
Superior , WI — On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) hosted a press conference in Superior to show support for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). The Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) is a proposed 625-megawatt natural gas plant in Superior that would create economic opportunity and reliable […]
Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released a statement on their support for Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision to veto the latest minimum wage bill. Matt Davison, AFP-VA State Director, released the following statement: “We unequivocally agree with Gov. Youngkin’s decision to veto the latest legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage. It is clear […]
JACKSON, MS—Following passage of SB 2125 in the House Insurance Committee, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is applauding the bill that will expand Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to state employees. AFP-MS Deputy State Director, Cade Yates, released the following statement: “We thank Senator Chris Johnson (District 25) for introducing this important bill that would increase […]
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 […]
