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Arlington, VA – A coalition of 36 groups led by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today urged Congress to lock in several of the lifesaving waivers issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The coalition is calling on members to cement temporary changes to telehealth, professional medical licensing, physician supervision and patient […]
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement in response to the $3 trillion bill released this afternoon by Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats that is expected to be voted on later this week. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “Speaker Pelosi’s bloated, outrageous bailout proposal should start a much-needed conversation regarding the long-term […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged Governor Walz and state lawmakers to take decisive, fiscally responsible steps to stem the tide of fiscal and economic crisis our state is facing due to the coronavirus pandemic and business shutdown. In light of recent projections by the end of this fiscal year, the […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement in response to the $3 trillion bill released earlier this afternoon by Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats, which is expected to be voted on later this week: “This is an outrageous proposal that should be a wake-up call for Washington – and every […]
Grassroots group thanks legislature for banning shackling incarcerated women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recuperation COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised the legislature for passing H. 3967, a women’s dignity bill that forbids shackling incarcerated women during pregnancy, labor and postpartum recuperation. The bill now awaits Governor McMaster’s signature to be […]
Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) is hosting a Tele-Town Hall today with U.S. Congressman Scott Perry and American Legislative Exchange Council Chief Economist Johnathan Williams for a conversation on why Congress needs to reject attempts to bail out states for irresponsible policymaking made long before COVID-19. AFP recently launched a national grassroots campaign to […]
Americans for Prosperity South Carolina State Director Andrew Yates | The Greenville News South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham recently introduced a bill that should give everyone in our state reason for pause. The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, or EARN IT Act, is a measure that would jeopardize key free speech protections and could […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Senate for passing SF 4511, a bill that allows businesses to safely reopen if they follow public health guidelines. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following statement: “Now that we’ve taken steps to flatten the curve, we need to turn our attention to […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today commended Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas for eliminating arbitrary capacity restrictions and allowing restaurants to adapt to the public health guidelines. Now, restaurants will not have occupancy limits due to the city’s 10/10/10 rule. AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady issued the following statement: “For too long, […]
