Commentary

RICHMOND, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released a statement in response to President Biden’s speech in Culpeper, Virginia that urged Congress to impose draconian drug price controls on new medicines. “Price controls would eliminate new cures, stifle the discovery of new breakthrough medications and treatments, and lead to drug shortages,” said State Director for Americans […]

There are numerous companies that ship valuables securely in armored vehicles, and it’s not unusual to see them on city streets or highways. But in San Bernardino county, one company recently had its cars pulled over three times in the span of a few weeks. None of the stops even led to a traffic ticket, […]

On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists across West Virginia, I urge you to support on House Bill 4007, To reduce personal income tax rates. This vote may be recorded in our 2022 session legislative scorecard. House Bill 4007 would prompt an initial 10% cut for each income bracket while also establishing a savings fund […]

On behalf of our respective activists and advocates across West Virginia, we encourage you to support Senate Bill 488 and House Bill 4543, eliminating restrictions on voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals. This crucial legislation will restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals by eliminating restrictions on voting once an individual is released from incarceration […]

Alvin Bragg, newly-elected District of Attorney of New York City recently, released a memo outlining new changes intended to refocus resources to areas such as treatment, diversion, and violent crime. He is seeking to do this through: Ceasing enforcement of many crimes Creating expansive and powerful presumptions of pre-trial release limiting who can go to […]

“These popular services offer a real opportunity for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs to launch their own small business, but the current licensing requirements discourage many from trying.” ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today praised Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord) for introducing House Bill 1231, the Niche Beauty Services Opportunity Act. This legislation would reduce […]

On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists across West Virginia, I urge you to support House Bill 4522, Relating to the expungement of criminal records. This vote may be recorded in our 2022 session legislative scorecard. Americans for Prosperity believes our criminal justice system should promote both accountability and redemption. We believe that accountability is […]

Legislation Would Enhance Border Security and Help Modernize Immigration System Arlington, VA – Today, The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity applauded the introduction of the Dignity Act, legislation that would streamline, modernize, and improve our country’s immigration system. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from South Florida. If enacted, […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced its support for the Hope Scholarship Bill, a recently introduced education bill in the legislature that will allow families to direct education dollars to tuition, homeschool, online learning, or tutoring to meet their child’s individual learning needs. AFP-UT will launch digital ads, radio ads, and mail […]