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JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today applauded Governor Reeves for signing into law House Bill 1263, the Universal Occupational License Reciprocity bill. The bill, authored by Representative Becky Currie, allows for an easier method of transferring a professional license to Mississippi upon the individual becoming a resident. Mississippi is now only one of […]
CARSON CITY, NV— State Senator Carrie Buck (R-Clark County) introduced Senate Bill 322 this week that will make Nevada more friendly to short-term rental owners, a win for our state’s economy and hospitality industry. Americans for Prosperity (AFP)-Nevada Director of Grassroots Operations Wiselet Rouzard said: “SB 322 provides valuable opportunity for private property owners to reasonably utilize their property as they see […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) welcomed the reintroduction of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which was sponsored by Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Davidson (R-OH) in the House and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Steve Daines (R-MT) in the Senate. The SAFE Banking Act […]
A “public option” plan like the one proposed by state Rep. Dylan Roberts would put Colorado on the road to government-run health care. It’s no better an idea at the state level than at the federal level. In an op-ed in the Steamboat Pilot & Today, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado State Director Jesse Mallory writes that […]
BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today released a statement following the Senate Business Industry and Labor Committee’s opposition to a bill meant to empower freelance estheticians to work in North Dakota, as they have the flexibility to do in neighboring states such as Minnesota. AFP-ND State Director Michael Fedorchak issued the following statement: “Freelance […]
PHOENIX, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) is hosting a virtual event tomorrow at 12:00 PM with Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist and AFP President Tim Phillips to discuss tax reform legislation being proposed by the Arizona legislature this session. Tax reform and protecting Arizona small businesses and families from tax hikes following […]
Grassroots group delivers a ray of sunshine to local governments. Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced support for a bill being considered in the legislature to thwart property tax hikes. Truth in Taxation (HB 1315/ SB 1353) will increase accountability for local governments considering raising taxes. The bill is a top priority […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today urged legislators to seek cost savings and protect taxpayers from unnecessary spending during budget negotiations. AFP-SC State Director Andrew Yates issued the following statement: “South Carolina government will have to make tough budget decisions and live within their means – just like every family and business […]
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s and Mark Holden, chairman of the board of directors of Americans for Prosperity | Santa Fe New Mexican Op-Ed The three of us approach public policy from very different perspectives, including some issues related to criminal justice reform. But in the case of police officers […]
