Victory

RICHMOND, Va. – Following the Governor signing AFP-backed telemedicine legislation into law, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement: “Telemedicine allows people to access health care services and clinical information remotely through their smartphone, smartwatch, computer, or wearable device. This is a game changer for Virginians – especially those in rural parts of the Commonwealth – […]

HELENA, Montana – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-Montana) applauds Governor Bullock for signing crucial criminal justice reform legislation into law. H.B. 110 allows men and women who have been charged with a misdemeanor to enter a program that will enable them to avoid prison if they are unable to post bail. “At AFP, we’re working toward […]

Not only is Americans for Prosperity working to break barriers at the federal level, but millions of activists are working to help people improve their lives at the state and local level! Thanks in no small part to activists in Virginia, we have another win in the books! Here’s our report on the latest win: Summary: With unanimous, bipartisan support, health […]

Thanks to activists’ tireless work educating state legislators about occupational licensing, the legislature unanimously passed a bill eliminating an overburdensome licensing requirement for hair braiders. In New Jersey, hair braiders, many of whom are low-income women serving minority communities, were required to take 1,200 hours of cosmetology classes (which can cost upwards of $20,000!), even […]

The AFP-NJ chapter expanded its footprint and influence, setting the stage for continued and enhanced engagement in 2019 and beyond. This past year, the chapter identified eighteen volunteer ambassadors, each from different counties and communities across the state. These ambassadors run their own local initiatives and train others to be effective grassroots organizers. AFP-NJ also opened […]

AUSTIN, Texas – Americans for Prosperity-Texas celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society, and save taxpayer dollars. The Texas grassroots group also praised Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT. – Americans for Prosperity-Utah and the Utah Taxpayer Protection Alliance PIC thanked voters for saying NO to a ballot question that would have increased gas prices in Utah by ten cents per gallon – just one year after the legislature increased the gas tax. “Utah already has a more than $500 million surplus on […]

Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) lauded amended criminal discovery rules issued by the Supreme Court of Virginia that take effect July 2019. The amended rules require prosecutors to disclose more documents to the defense before trial, including police reports and statements of co-defendants and alleged co-conspirators, that typically are not introduced until trial. The […]

Your weekly round-up of the major wins making headlines thanks to AFP’s grassroots activists across the country (August 6-10). The Big W: San Juan County becomes the eighth New Mexico county to pass a right-to-work ordinance. What it is: Right-to-work legislation gives workers the freedom to opt out of union dues. Why it’s important: In many states, workers are required […]