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At the end of March, Americans for Prosperity-Texas joined forces with the Public Safety Solutions for America coalition and Right on Crime for a series of events centered on reducing violent crime and improving public safety. The Dallas event marked the kickoff of the PSSA’s national cities tour. Since crime is a hyper-local issue, the […]
Last week, the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, and Bluffton Today published an op-ed authored by AFP-Foundation-South Carolina State Director Candace Carroll and me about the harm caused by civil asset forfeiture in South Carolina. The article highlights a recent report from the South Carolina Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. “The report’s findings […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP- SC) today praised the State House for passing two criminal justice bills. H 3019 would require arrest records to be destroyed for those arrested by mistaken identity, within 180 days. H 3890 would expunge certain juvenile records. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity West Virginia, I urge you to oppose and Senate Bill 547, Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses. This vote may be recorded in our 2023 session legislative scorecard. Over the last 30 years, the number of incarcerated West Virginians has grown nearly five-fold despite a decline in […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity West Virginia, I urge you to support and House Bill 3445: Relating generally to probation and parole. This vote may be recorded in our 2023 session legislative scorecard. The goals of community supervision are to provide opportunities to help citizens get back on their feet and reduce their chances […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for approving HB 3605, which would prohibit the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. This is similar to a bill passed by the committee earlier this session. The House has unanimously […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists across West Virginia, I urge you to support House Bill 2415, Ban the Box Act. This vote may be recorded in our 2023 session legislative scorecard. Americans for Prosperity believes our criminal justice system should promote both accountability and redemption, which necessitates second chances for individuals with a criminal […]
Grassroots group highlights Governor’s leadership and encourages Governor, lawmakers to prioritize reforms that will remove barriers to opportunity AUSTIN, Texas – Following Governor Greg Abbott’s State of the State Address, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) commended the governor for his continued support of opportunities that will reinvigorate our economy, prioritize public safety, enhance our immigration system, […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity West Virginia, I urge you to oppose and House Bill 2471, relating to the suspension of driver’s license for unpaid tickets. This vote may be recorded in our 2023 session legislative scorecard. While reasonable court fees should eventually be paid, revoking a person’s ability to drive directly harms their […]
