Press Release
Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity expressed support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. This action follows the final One National Program Rule, issued in September 2019 to address unnecessary and patchwork state fuel economy standards. In today’s final rule, […]
Partnership focuses on key reforms to expand access to critical services and empower entrepreneurs Arlington, Va. — Americans for Prosperity and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy announced a joint partnership to assist federal officials and state governors, attorneys general and lawmakers in efforts to pass critical policies benefiting American workers as the nation continues […]
Frankfort, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) commended Gov. Andy Beshear for taking swift action to address the spread of COVID-19 by exploring telehealth expansion and other reforms that could improve access to health care. AFP-KY recently sent a letter to Gov. Beshear offering steps his administration could take to expand access to critical health […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) this week sent Governor Ricketts a letter commending him for his executive orders that have prioritized the health and economic well-being of Nebraskans. VIEW LETTER HERE Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “Governor Ricketts has taken decisive steps to protect both our […]
Trenton, N.J. –Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today sent a letter to Gov. Murphy offering steps his administration could take to expand access to critical health care services. The letter followed a memo AFP issued that included guidance for state-based reforms the group encouraged policymakers to consider as they explored ways to address the spread […]
ALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) thanked Governor Herbert for removing regulatory barriers for health care providers that will increase access to care while protecting the larger community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor issued an Executive Order suspending sections of Utah statute that may make it difficult for health providers to […]
JACKSON, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today responded to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure’s decision to backtrack part of their previous ruling that allowed Mississippians to use telemedicine to access health care from the safety of their homes. The board originally expanded access to care by allowing physicians licensed in other states to treat […]
BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today commends Governor Doug Burgum and the Department of Health for their decisive leadership in addressing the legitimate public safety and economic challenges North Dakotans may face at the hands of COVID-19. AFP-ND recently released a letter addressed to Gov. Burgum outlining its support. Gov. Burgum’s recent efforts included removing […]
Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today commended the Governor and state officials for recent actions taken this week to limit burdensome regulations on our health care professionals during the COVID-19 emergency. State Director Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement: “We’re thankful to see the Governor and state agencies taking appropriate measures to enable […]
