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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) commends the bipartisan effort to increase access to education for individuals with a criminal record by asking public universities that request this information to do so later in the admissions process. The bill would ask that colleges examine this information after the school has accepted the applicant based […]
To keep Virginia communities safe, we need to make sure that our state laws help foster an environment of trust between police officers and the individuals they have sworn to protect. Over the last several months, the public has become increasingly aware that our system often lacks oversight, putting law enforcement at odds with the […]
LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked House and Senate leadership on the heels of a vote to pass a package of bills that would automate and expand the state’s expungement process for people with low-level, non-violent offenses on their record. The grassroots group joined a broad coalition of organizations in support of the […]
Grassroots group tells Senate “Good Moral Character” clause is unnecessary barrier to work Lansing, Mich. — A little-known clause in Michigan’s licensing and regulatory bureaucracy can stand between hard-working citizens and an opportunity to support their family. Known as the “Good Moral Character” clause, under Michigan law today, the state’s licensing bureau can deny an […]
Harrisburg, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today urged the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons to consider recommending commutation of incarcerated individuals serving life in prison in select cases where the release will not likely impact public safety. The Board will meet virtually on Wednesday, and incarcerated individuals will plead their case to the five-member committee, […]
The brutal killing of George Floyd is only the latest glaring example of the injustices that for too long have been present across society and government institutions. This tragedy, along with others that came before it, should serve as a catalyst for long-overdue change that can help bring our state closer to equality and justice […]
Event brings law enforcement, Fort Wayne residents together FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced it will help organize and participate in “The Walk to the Beat”, an event on Saturday hosted by Carlos Brooks of Growing Minds, where the Fort Wayne Police Department will be walking through the Fairfield neighborhood and […]
CHARLESTON, WV – This week, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) joined a wide array of policy organization to again urge the West Virginia Department of Corrections to reduce the number of individuals held pre-trial in jail on non-violent offenses in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. AFP-WV has been at the forefront of pushing […]
“An effective criminal justice system protects people and preserves public safety, respects human dignity, [and] restores victims,” Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota State Director Jason Flohrs told Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday. “[It] removes barriers to opportunity for people who have earned a second chance and ensures equal justice for all under the law.” Flohrs testified before the […]
