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“The excuse that time is running out is unacceptable! The House has been sitting on this bill for months – and took 3 weeks off in the middle of session.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) blasted the House Ways & Means Committee for failing to move forward to repeal the […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) decried the House for ruling the Compassionate Care Act out of order. This procedural ruling blocks the House from debating the substance of the bill and having a vote on the bill itself. This legislation would allow cannabis to be prescribed by licensed physicians, acquired […]
Statement from Americans for Prosperity-Kansas State Director, Elizabeth Patton: “Today, Governor Kelly signed the bill that grants full practice authority for nurse practitioners. This is a credit to our legislative policy champions in the House and Senate who have led the way and worked tirelessly to make sure Kansans can have patient centered care, greater […]
It probably would not be news to most North Carolinians that our state is plagued with a sub-par health care system. But even the most jaded amongst us would likely be shocked to hear that our state routinely ranks at the very bottom of the U.S. health care system. When Wallethub released its annual report […]
By Ryan Norris The COVID-19 pandemic has caused upheavals in many aspects of our lives, ranging from logistics and supply chain disruptions to the effects of increased strain on our nation’s health care infrastructure. This has been especially true here in Arkansas due to our very low per capita ratio of primary care physicians compared […]
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania along with Stand Together will host two health care focused panels at the 2022 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference this week. WHAT: “Empowering Pennsylvanians to Emerge Stronger” Panelists will discuss fiscal and regulatory challenges and opportunities facing Pennsylvanians from the perspective of business owners, lawmakers, and grassroots advocates. WHO: Ashley Klingensmith, State […]
Government price controls mean a future with as many as 342 fewer new cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other leading diseases
A new Quinnipiac survey shows that inflation is the most urgent issue facing Americans today. 27 percent of voters who took part in the survey listed inflation as their top concern. Republicans and Independents ranked inflation as their top issue. Even Democrats called inflation their third highest worry. And of course that includes health care […]
Bill to help South Carolinians access alternative treatments is one step closer to becoming law COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the Senate for passing S.150, legislation introduced by State Senator Tom Davis to allow the use of medicinal cannabis. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “It is time for […]
