Recent News

Montpelier, VT –Yesterday, the Vermont legislature passed S.18, An Act Relating to Licensure of Freestanding Birth Centers. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the bill and is urging Governor Scott to sign it into law. AFP Deputy Region Director Rachel Burgin released the following statement: “The passage of S.18 creates a clear, […]

Raleigh, NC—Americans for Prosperity Foundation-North Carolina (AFPF-NC) released a new report revealing how North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (CON) law blocked nearly $3 billion in health care investment in three years. In North Carolina, CON laws onerously require health care providers to obtain approval from the Department of Health and Human Services before acquiring, replacing, […]

Concord, NH—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today celebrated New Hampshire House’s passage of House Bill 548, legislation allowing licensing for facilities exclusively receiving direct payments for services. This measure will significantly reduce costs for providers and patients, fostering expanded healthcare access and increased healthcare innovation. Under current law, in order to receive a healthcare facilities […]

Nashville, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauds the final passage of the two key pieces of legislation: The Property Rights Protection Act (HB 444/SB 480), and the Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act (HB 494/SB 1377). These landmark pieces of legislation strengthen prosperity and individual freedom across Tennessee. The Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan passed the House […]

Jackson, Mississippi—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) expressed deep disappointment in the Mississippi Senate for failing to move on critical legislation to expand education freedom in the state as well as opening the personal choice in health care with Certificate of Need (CON) reform. AFP-MS State Director, Starla Brown, issued the following statement: “It’s unfortunate that lawmakers […]

Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) condemns Chairman Hob Bryan for once again hindering progress on the partial repeal of Certificate of Need (CON) laws. This week, Chairman Bryan refused to hear good policy in HB 922 as sent over by the House. This bill would have partially repealed CON laws that stifle […]

CHEYENNE, WY – Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) praised Governor Mark Gordon on Wednesday for his signature on legislation repealing Wyoming’s last remaining Certificate of Need (CON) laws, making it one of the few states to completely eliminate these arbitrary restrictions on health care services. AFP-WY proudly supported House Bill 289, which will expedite the process for Wyoming […]

COLUMBUS, OH—Since early last week, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) has made significant legislative progress, contributing to the advancement of four state Senate bills, a state House bill, and Medicaid legislation.   AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil released the following statement:   “At Americans for Prosperity, we work hard every day to break down barriers and champion prosperity […]

Dear Lawmaker: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity – West Virginia and our activists across the state, I urge you to support House Bill 2007, which would repeal West Virginia’s harmful medical certificate of need laws. We may include these votes in our 2025 legislative scorecard.  The federal government under President Jimmy Carter forced states […]