Recent News
Americans for Prosperity Senior Criminal Justice Fellow Greg Glod and actor, writer, and comedian Clayton English recently launched a new Lava for Good podcast titled “The War on Drugs.” The podcast examines the failed policies of America’s “War on Drugs” and its repercussions that persist to this day. A constant string of fentanyl-related headlines dominate […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the House for unanimously passing HB 3605, which would prohibit the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. A companion bill passed the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry last week. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll […]
Both House and Senate committees today approved bills prohibiting denial of occupational license based on prior criminal convictions COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised the bicameral action on legislation to prohibit the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. One in […]
On behalf of our respective activists and advocates across West Virginia, we encourage you to support Senate Bill 235 and House Bill 3009, eliminating restrictions on voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals. This crucial legislation will restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals by eliminating restrictions on voting once they are released from incarceration through […]
Grassroots group and coalition partners kick off cannabis legalization discussion INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Monday hosted a rally in support of responsible cannabis legalization at the Indiana Statehouse. This event provided residents an opportunity to directly engage in the legislative process and have meaningful conversations on cannabis reform in Indiana. The […]
December 16, 2022, Washington, DC – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued the following statement praising Attorney General Merrick Garland’s move to encourage federal prosecutors to eliminate ineffective and harmful sentencing disparities in cases involving two forms of the same drug – crack and powder cocaine – that are chemically identical. As Americans for Prosperity has […]
City Council approves new Office of Violent Crime Prevention and Funding COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and the City Council for creating the Office of Violent Crime Prevention and providing additional resources to stop violent crime. AFP-SC has been publicly supportive and engaged on this issue, driving almost 100 […]
Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded the Youngkin administration’s announcement of “Operation Bold Blue Line,” a new effort to combat violent crime in Virginia by investing in law enforcement, victims and witness services, and community programs aimed at supporting at-risk youth. AFP-VA Legislative Director Ben Knotts issued the following statement in response to Governor Youngkin’s announcement: “The United States is experiencing […]
Nashua, New Hampshire—On Wednesday October 19, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire (ACLU-NH) will hold a public discussion with local experts on solutions to improve public safety. This event is the first in a series of events cohosted by AFP-NH and ACLU-NH to address criminal justice and […]
