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FRANKFORT, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today applauds the efforts of Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul for supporting a bipartisan effort to reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who deserve a second chance through the FIRST STEP Act. AFP-KY thanks Senator McConnell for giving this landmark […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today thanks Senator James Lankford and Senator Jim Inhofe for supporting a bipartisan effort to reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who deserve second chances through the FIRST STEP Act. AFP-OK previously ran digital ads on social media platforms across the state […]

BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today thanks Senator John Hoeven for supporting a bipartisan effort to reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who deserve second chances through the FIRST STEP Act. AFP-ND will launch a paid media effort through direct mail to thank Sen. Hoeven for his […]

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich authored an op-ed supporting the First Step Act on Nov. 29 in the Washington Post. Recalling his extensive experience as a legislator, Gingrich wrote about the massive obstacles the First Step Act is working to overcome — such as a status-quo mindset among some lawmakers and a congressional process that aims to attach unnecessary […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – AFP-Utah lauded the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The Utah grassroots group also thanked Senators Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch for […]

RICHMOND, Va. – AFP-Virginia celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The grassroots group thanked Representatives Robert Goodlatte and Bobby Scott for their unique roles […]

WICHITA, Kan. – AFP-Kansas celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The grassroots group thanked Senators Roberts and Moran for co-sponsoring this groundbreaking, bi-partisan legislation. […]

DES MOINES, Iowa – AFP-Iowa lauded the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The Iowa grassroots group also praised Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst for their […]
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 […]