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Lansing, Michigan—Tuesday, February 13 marks one year since Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan legislature repealed Michigan’s Right to Work law, becoming the first state in the nation to claw back rights from private sector workers. As the repeal goes into effect, Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Annie Patnaude released the following statement: […]
While well-intended, government wage mandates hurt more people than they help. Policies like minimum wages increase the cost of goods and services on lower income families. Plus, these policies deny more people the chance to earn an income by reducing jobs available. When those opportunities close, fewer people gain the skills and experience needed to […]
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced the kickoff of its “Prosperity is Possible” tour, a series of statewide events focused on providing relief to Wisconsinites who are struggling to make ends meet under Biden’s disastrous economic agenda. The tour will shed light on the economic implications of “Bidenomics,” and hold accountable the lawmakers that support […]
One thing about a newsletter on constitutional freedoms and civil liberties is that there’s rarely a shortage of topics to discuss. We’re not even halfway into February, and it’s already been a busy new year. I hope you enjoyed the last newsletter from James about Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and why the separation of powers […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to protect Americans against government censorship. Can the government censor speech through a surrogate? That’s the question before the justices in Murthy v. Missouri and NRA v. Vullo, two cases that illustrate how unelected bureaucrats use government power to […]
Manchester, New Hampshire—Today the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to expand the Education Freedom Account Program to families making 500 percent of the Federal Poverty Line. Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire Deputy State Director Sarah Scott issued the following statement after the passage of H.B. 1665: “We know from the incredible popularity and success of New […]
Richmond, VA – On Wednesday, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 680 unanimously. This bill codifies Gov. Youngkin’s order last year scrapping college degree requirements for most state government jobs. Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) State Director C.J. Sailor released the following statement: “We thank the Delegates for passing HB 680 unanimously. Americans for Prosperity-Virginia has been […]
The short documentary features key legislators and constituents who worked with AFP-SC to unleash access in health care COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) was an early supporter of repealing onerous Certificate of Need (CoN) regulations that prevented competition and better access to health care in the Palmetto State. AFP-SC championed the legislation through testifying […]
Little Rock, AR—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) released its formal endorsement of incumbent State Senator David Wallace to continue serving residents in Arkansas’ 19th Senate District. AFP-AR State Director, Ryan Norris, released the following statement: “Senator Wallace has been a champion for his district and we’re thrilled to support his continued leadership in the Senate. […]
