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What: Virtual premier of The Right Cut: A Barber Builds a Movement + Q&A with William Burt When: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST Where: AFP-Iowa’s Facebook page – RSVP here Every American deserves the opportunity to pursue fulfilling work and support their families. But too often, outdated and unfair licensing […]
Partnership focuses on key reforms to expand access to critical services and empower entrepreneurs Arlington, Va. — Americans for Prosperity and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy announced a joint partnership to assist federal officials and state governors, attorneys general and lawmakers in efforts to pass critical policies benefiting American workers as the nation continues […]
Frankfort, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) commended Gov. Andy Beshear for taking swift action to address the spread of COVID-19 by exploring telehealth expansion and other reforms that could improve access to health care. AFP-KY recently sent a letter to Gov. Beshear offering steps his administration could take to expand access to critical health […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded the passage of legislation that deregulates a number of occupations and professions by reforming Florida’s occupational licensing laws, allowing more Floridians to find fulfilling work. The bill now goes to Gov. Desantis, who has signaled that he will sign it. AFP-FL state director Skylar Zander released the […]
Richmond lawmakers are considering legislation that could make collective bargaining mandatory in Virginia. Recent polling in the state showed Virginians overwhelmingly support Right to Work in the state. The survey found that: Fully 63% of respondents oppose repealing the part of Virginia’s right-to-work law that prevents workers from being fired if they choose not to […]
Governor Reynold’s licensing reform sails through committee with nearly unanimous bipartisan support DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) applauded lawmakers following the nearly unanimous passage of occupational licensing legislation that will allow more Iowans to pursue fulfilling work. The broad reform package includes recognition of licenses from other states, improvements to grant licensing opportunities […]
Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement after the Senate chose not to advance Senate Bill 426, which would have repealed crucial right-to-work protections in Virginia, prior to the legislature’s crossover deadline. Some lawmakers had recently pushed to repeal Virginia’s decades-old right-to-work law despite strong public support for the law and the […]
Following the passage of HB 582 in the Virginia House of Delegates, JC Hernandez, State Director for AFP-Virginia released the following statement: “HB582 is the latest attack on workers coming from the House and it undermines the policies that have led to the Commonwealth being the best state to live, do business, and raise a family. Mandatory […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity today released a new poll highlighting strong bipartisan support for right-to-work in Virginia just as some state lawmakers consider repealing key parts of the law. The poll, commissioned by Americans for Prosperity and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies from January 29th to February 1st, indicates two-thirds of Virginia voters favor the state’s right-to-work law. Highlights […]
