Press Release
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 […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today urged Governor Justice to suspend Certificate of Need (CON) laws and help increase access to health care equipment and services for West Virginians. The grassroots group will soon be releasing digital ads that will connect West Virginians with the governor’s office, encouraging him to utilize his […]
Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s statewide closure of non-essential businesses. “Broad business closures across the Commonwealth are not in the best interest of our residents,” said State Director JC Hernandez. “Governor Northam should allow businesses to continue to adapt and innovate in these […]
Raleigh, NC – Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) today released the following statement in response to Governor Cooper’s decision to ease Certificate-of-Need restrictions. “Governor Cooper has taken a step in the right direction by relaxing restrictions and giving hospitals more capability and authority to add the hospital beds they need without being bogged down in […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity issued a Key Vote Alert to all Senators asking them to end debate on HR 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and proceed to cloture. Emily Seidel, CEO of Americans for Prosperity, issued the following statement in response to the political opportunism and obstruction […]
LANSING, Mich. – Following Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement of a stay-at-home order for all Michigan residents, excluding “essential critical infrastructure workers”, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director, Annie Patnaude issued the following statement: “We are in the midst of an unprecedented health and economic crisis. However, a blanket shelter-in-place order is the wrong approach for our state. All businesses […]
