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An occupational license is a permit from the government that allows you to work in the profession of your choice. Many are entirely unnecessary. You shouldn’t need permission from the government to braid hair, work as a florist or as an interior designer. Some states have even issued occupational licenses for fortune telling. The costs of occupational licensing […]
Tennessee Public Participation Act, free speech rights gain legislative approval NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity and the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government today praised the House for passing the Tennessee Public Participation Act. The bill, HB 777, allows judges to dismiss Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) suits that target constitutionally protected speech, requires […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) applauded the Colorado Senate for unanimously passing SB19-170, legislation that will prohibit public colleges and universities from asking about applicants’ criminal history for most charges or K-12 disciplinary records during the initial application process. “Colorado is one step closer to a higher education system that welcomes every individual who wants […]
Last year, President Donald Trump signed into law the First Step Act, one of the most significant reforms to the criminal justice system in decades. Many have already been given a second chance under the First Step Act. And there’s more to come. The new law will save taxpayer dollars, create safer communities by reducing recidivism, and give formerly incarcerated individuals a chance […]
AFP-TN Applauds Committees for Advancing Pathway to Prosperity NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded the House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee and Senate Transportation Committee for passing HB 0839 / SB1143. The bill will help nearly 63,000 Tennesseans get a payment plan based on their financial situation and receive a restricted license […]
Bill that would legalize the sale and personal use of cannabis ensures larger focus on public safety, grassroots group says CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended the House for passing House Bill 481, legislation that would legalize the personal use and sale of cannabis for Granite Staters over the age of 21. […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Following Governor Walz’s State of the State Address, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) called on the legislature to focus on reining in spending and seeking out innovative ways to restore free-market solutions to the state’s challenges instead of supporting Governor Walz’s proposals to needlessly increase taxes and spending. AFP-MN State Director Jason […]
Americans for Prosperity backed driver’s license suspension reform approved via budget amendment RICHMOND, Va. – During the Virginia legislature’s veto session today, lawmakers came together in support of a budget amendment that will end the practice of suspending the drivers licenses of individuals who are unable to pay court fines and fees. The Governor announced the […]
Arlington, VA – New York will soon enact new reforms to the state’s criminal justice system that will create more equal justice for defendants and keep more people from being jailed simply because they can’t afford to pay bail. The state’s agreed-to budget for 2020 falls flat on the fiscal side but includes key justice reforms that will […]
