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Senators have the chance to give deserving formerly incarcerated individuals a second chance at life. If they pass the FIRST STEP Act this year, it will help reform our broken criminal justice policies and increase safety in our communities across the country. Many lawmakers and other thought leaders have voiced strong support for this legislation. Here’s what they’re saying: President […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) issued the following statement after Governor-elect Evers signaled a commitment to addressing the public defender reimbursement crisis. Wisconsin’s reimbursement rate for private attorneys willing to take on defendants the government cannot is the lowest in the country. AFP-WI is committed to making smart reforms to the criminal justice […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) issued a statement today asking Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) to support 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-SD is encouraging Sen. Rounds to support the FIRST STEP […]
BURNSVILLE, MN – Recently, MinnPost and the Star Tribune published articles on the FIRST STEP Act and highlighted Americans for Prosperity as a key stakeholder in helping build the broad policy coalition to get the bill passed. Below are excerpts from the pieces. Star Tribune: Congress can end nasty year with a win with criminal […]
BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) issued a statement today recognizing Senator John Hoeven’s leadership on criminal justice reform and encouraging him to continue leading by supporting the FIRST STEP Act. This bipartisan legislation will reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who deserve a second chance. AFP-ND is […]
Letter in Support of A-3872 For Discussion on Monday, December 3rd Assembly Regulated Professions Committee Dear Chairman Giblin, Vice Chair Jimenez, and Members of the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity’s tens of thousands of activists in New Jersey, I respectfully urge you to please support bill A-3872, which is up […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) issued a statement today asking Senator James Lankford (R-OK) to support a bipartisan effort to reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who deserve a second chance through the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act. AFP-OK State Director John Tidwell issued the following statement: “THE […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Doug Jones (D-AL) , and Pat Roberts (R-KS) for co-sponsoring the FIRST STEP Act – legislation that will reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, […]
Grassroots group urges Sen. Cruz to support bipartisan prison reform legislation AUSTIN, Texas. – Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-Texas) launched a targeted digital ad campaign today urging Senator Ted Cruz to support bipartisan prison and sentencing reform legislation known as the FIRST STEP Act. Texans overwhelmingly support the bill, which President Trump endorsed, and want to see the Senate […]
