cutting red tape
AFP-Iowa Backs Governor Kim Reynolds’ Plan to Cut Red Tape
Jan 16, 2018

AFP-Iowa Backs Governor Kim Reynolds’ Plan to Cut Red Tape Study: Iowa Administrative Code Puts over 160,000 Restrictions on Businesses DES MOINES – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa praised Governor Kim Reynolds for her comments on regulatory reform following her press conference today. The Governor’s plan calls for regular five-year reviews of all regulations issued by state […]

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Americans for Prosperity Urges Support for Regulatory Reform Legislation
Jan 16, 2018

HARRISBURG, Penn. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) announced support for a package of regulatory reform legislation introduced today by members in the General Assembly. Altogether, the bills would help improve the state’s regulatory culture by stopping bad regulations before they are implemented, ensuring existing regulations are systematically reviewed by proper authorities, and making sure the […]

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AFP-Colorado Releases 2018 Road to Freedom Legislative Priorities
Jan 16, 2018

Denver, CO – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – Colorado, the leading grassroots organization in Colorado, just released its 2018 Road to Freedom policy agenda outlining the major policy areas the group will advocate. The ambitious Road to Freedom agenda urges properly funding our transportation needs with existing revenues and without tax increases, reforms to Colorado’s […]

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Florida Billboard: FL Session 2018, Week 2
Jan 16, 2018

The first week of session is now officially behind us, and it sure was a busy one! By Friday, six pro-freedom bills supported by Americans for Prosperity-Florida had passed on the House floor, including: Several accountability and transparency measures dealing with bodies of local government (HB 7 & HB 11)
Large-scale reforms and the winding down […]

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Press: Americans for Prosperity to Host First Indiana Republican Senate Primary Debate 2/20
Jan 16, 2018

Republican Candidates vying for seat held by Senator Joe Donnelly to discuss issues related to the economy INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN), the state’s leading free-market grassroots organization, today announced it will host the first Indiana Republican Senate Primary Debate of the year on Tuesday, February 20th, in downtown Indianapolis at Emmis Communications. […]

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AFP-VA Responds to Gov. Northam’s Inaugural Remarks
Jan 13, 2018

Grassroots organization pushes back against calls for Medicaid expansion RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today responded to Governor Northam’s inaugural speech and his call to expand Medicaid. The grassroots organization has long opposed Medicaid expansion and instead supports patient-centered reforms that provide better health, for more people, at a lower cost. “The status […]

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AFP-FL Announces 2018 Legislative Agenda
Jan 12, 2018

AFP-FL’s 2017 legislative priorities include cuts to wasteful spending, red tape, and restrictions on education choice TALLAHASSEE – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots advocacy organization, has released their 2018 Legislative Priorities and annual Legislative Billboard. The Legislative Billboard is produced to help educate citizens about policies that can keep Florida one of […]

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AFP-IN Commends Federal Decision Allowing States to Move Forward with Work Requirements under Medicaid
Jan 12, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) is praising the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) following its announcement that it will allow states to implement work requirements for able-bodied adults under Medicaid. In a memo released Thursday, the CMS outlined guidance for how states can reform the Medicaid program, including implementing work requirements for […]

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State Rep. Micah Van Huss Receives Champion of Prosperity Award
Jan 12, 2018

Taxpayer hero honored by leading grassroots organization NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), the leading free market grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes and limited government in Tennessee, named state Rep. Van Huss a “Champion of Prosperity.” “Representative Van Huss has been a courageous leader in the legislature to advance policies that preserve and […]

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