Press Release
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 […]
Montpelier, VT — As the Vermont House considers nearly $125 million in new tax increases this week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s premier grassroots organization, is calling out lawmakers for being completely out of touch with what Vermonters need. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly made the following statement: “At a time of rising costs on […]
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 […]
TOPEKA, KS—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is applauding the final passage of SB 434 and awaits the Governor’s signature to exempt the practice of hair removal by sugaring from the definition of cosmetology. AFP-KS State Director, Elizabeth Patton, issued the following statement: “AFP-KS supports legislative efforts to reform burdensome occupational licensing requirements that often impede […]
Indianapolis, IN— Today, Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) announced endorsements for four Indiana Senate candidates and nine Indiana House of Representatives candidates for the primary elections on May 7, 2024. AFP-IN State Director Josh Webb released the following statement: “With the primary around the corner, we are engaging with residents and making the case for the […]
Cheyenne, WY – Americans for Prosperity – Wyoming (AFP-WY) vowed to keep fighting for education freedom in Wyoming today after a line-item veto by Governor Mark Gordon of legislation that creates Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). With the governor’s line-item vetoes, House Enrolled Act 53 will provide an ESA in the annual amount of $6,000 to students […]
TOPEKA, KS—On the newest episode of the American Potential Podcast, Jeff Crank interviews Sean Willcott, of Willcott Brewing Co., to discuss his leap from engineering to establishing a beloved craft brewery, all while emphasizing entrepreneurship, community, and the craft of brewing. Willcott also discusses HB 2124, formerly SB 511, a bill currently before the Kansas legislature, […]
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, […]
FRANKFORT, KY – Following the House Health Services Committee voting to block HB 204 in a disappointing vote of 13-3, Americans for Prosperity – Kentucky (AFP-KY) is urging lawmakers to work on reforms to repeal burdensome Certificate of Need (CON) laws and put Kentuckians first. AFP-KY State Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: “While […]
