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Arlington, Va. – Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) praised the Biden Administration’s move to pardon thousands of individuals convicted of federal cannabis offenses. AFP Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Brent Gardner issued the following statement after the administration announced the pardons and directed the Attorney General and Department of Health and Human Services to review cannabis’s […]
On September 21, the House Judiciary Passed three Americans for Prosperity-endorsed criminal justice bills that represent vital clarifications and reforms that improve second chances and human dignity: R. 5455 (Terry Technical Correction Act), R. 2864 (Clean Slate Act), H.R. 5651 (Fresh Start Act). The Terry Technical Correction Act is a much-needed clarification from Congress regarding […]
Beginning September 9, Prince George’s County, Maryland will enforce a curfew for youth under age 17 in response to a shocking rise in violent crime that has plagued the neighboring Washington, D.C. county. The announcement comes days after a 1-year old girl was shot inside an apartment, and a shooting at a 7-Eleven that left […]
State Supreme Court ruled civil forfeiture laws can stay unless Legislature passes reforms COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) called for the Legislature to act, after the State Supreme Court upheld the state’s civil forfeiture laws. These laws allow law enforcement and the courts to seize property without charging or convicting anyone […]
America is one of the best places in the world to live. We have experienced economic prosperity, declining crime, and ever-improving standards of living for decades. For the last few years though, we have all been experiencing a different reality: a global pandemic, massive unemployment caused by business closures, rapid inflation, and increasing violent crime. […]
Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), a national nonprofit that educates Americans about the benefits of a free and open society, released a report on civil asset forfeiture activities in Kansas. Kansas’ civil asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement to seize and keep people’s money and property if law enforcement suspects it is connected to criminal […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today praised the Judiciary Committee for passing the Dignity of Incarcerated Women Act this week. The bill now goes to the House Floor for a vote. AFP-PA State Director Ashley Klingensmith made the following statement after the ground-breaking committee vote: “We are thankful to Committee Chair Rob Kauffman, prime […]
Concord, New Hampshire—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire warned lawmakers this week that the grassroots group was opposing HB 1476, which contains a number of changes to New Hampshire’s pretrial detention laws. The group put lawmakers on notice Monday with a Key Vote Alert indicating that the vote on the bill would be included in their legislative […]
Concord, New Hampshire—Today, the New Hampshire Senate voted against legalizing the home cultivation of cannabis and simple possession of cannabis. House Bill 629 would have allowed Granite Staters to keep three mature cannabis plants and three seedlings in their home for adult use. An amendment proposed by Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire to legalize possession […]
