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LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) released the following statement applauding State Senator Ben Hansen (R-Blair) for introducing a bill to repeal Certificate of Need (CON) laws on several state healthcare services. AFP-NE State Director John Gage released the following statement: “Senator Hansen’s bill is a critical step in continuing the repeal of CON […]
Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), today, released a report revealing that Tennessee’s certificate of need (CON) law, over the last two decades, has denied $1.5 billion in new investment in the health care industry, adversely affecting patients in the Volunteer State. AFPF urges the elimination or substantial reduction of Tennessee’s CON program. […]
COLUMBIA, SC—Tonight, following Governor Henry McMaster’s State of the State Address, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) applauded the Governor’s remarks and said its looking forward to another successful year of legislative accomplishments. AFP-SC State Director, Candace Carroll, released the following statement: “Governor McMaster laid out a clear vision for yet another successful legislative year in the Palmetto […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO —Today, Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released its annual scorecard of Missouri lawmakers, highlighting key legislative action on tax, education, and health care. The scorecard features 43 policy champions in the state legislature who earned scores of at least 90 percent for their work expanding liberty in the Show-Me State. AFP-MO State Director Jeremy Cady […]
Topeka, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) issued a statement in response to Governor Kelly’s State of the State address urging the Governor to embrace a forward-thinking vision that will increase opportunities for every Kansan. AFP-KS State Director Elizabeth Patton said the following: “The priorities outlined by Governor Kelly in the State of the State address […]
ATLANTA, GA – Last night, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) State Director Tony West joined The Shelley Wynter Show on 95.5 WSB for a legislative update on the start of the 2024 Georgia General Assembly. The full episode can be listened to and downloaded here. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “Shelley Wynter […]
LEXINGTON, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauds Rep. Marianne Proctor (R-Union) for filing three bills to repeal CON on more than a dozen healthcare services. The bills filed yesterday are HB 202, HB 203, and HB 204. Under CON, healthcare facilities or expansions must receive permission from the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, following the start of the 2nd regular session of the 125th South Carolina General Assembly, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) is urging legislators to continue building off the momentum of the first session by passing meaningful legislation that benefits everyone. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “As […]
JACKSON, MS – Today, as the Mississippi Legislature convenes for the 2024 Regular Session, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is calling on lawmakers to consider and pass legislation that will foster economic growth, enhance educational freedom, and reduce harmful bureaucratic barriers such as Certificate of Need laws. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following […]
