Press Release

Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement after Governor Northam signed into law SB1 and HB1196, ending the suspension of driver’s licenses solely for unsettled fines and fees. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “The end of driver’s license suspensions for unsettled fines and fees is a milestone victory for Virginians across […]

Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement after Governor Northam signed into law HB 1332, a bill introduced by Delegate Kilgore, expanding telemedicine in the Commonwealth. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “Virginia is a national leader when it comes to adopting technological innovations that are positively transforming healthcare. With HB1332’s passage – […]

Arlington, VA – Less than two weeks after Congress passed the $2 trillion CARES Act, some lawmakers are already rushing to load up a new multi-billion dollar funding package despite the CARES Act having barely been implemented.     Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “Now is the time to assess […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) yesterday hosted an online discussion with House Majority Leader Amy Summers on the response to COVID-19. As both a policymaker and a health professional who is on the front lines of this public health crisis, Delegate Summers shares her insights on COVID, including how cumbersome regulations and […]

In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus pandemic turned life in Wisconsin upside down. Schools are closed. Sporting events and concerts are cancelled. And, huge segments of the economy are shuttered. State and federal officials are still in the early stages of a policy response to the coronavirus pandemic. Their efforts have largely centered on […]

Grassroots group calls for targeted, tailored reforms to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system CHARLESTON, SC – With the criminal justice system under increasing strain from COVID-19, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today sent Governor McMaster policy recommendations that ensure incarcerated individuals have adequate protection from COVID-19 and help the criminal […]

Arlington, VA – AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement on recent reports that the Senate is considering $250 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided an initial $350 billion for businesses to cover payroll and expenses during the coronavirus pandemic.   “After $2 trillion in new spending, […]

Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today commended members of the House State Government Committee for unanimously passing HB 995, The Fighting Chance Act. The bill creates a pilot program for red tape reduction aimed at minimizing regulations within the Board of Probation and Parole and Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. State Director Ashley […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) encouraged Governor Herbert to adopt recommendations which would guarantee that every Utahn associated with the criminal justice system, including the incarcerated, police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officers receive adequate protection from the spread of COVID-19. AFP-UT State Director Heather Andrews issued the following statement. “COVID-19 is indiscriminate in who it […]