Recent News

Manchester, New Hampshire–Today, the New Hampshire legislature passed the state budget, which will expand health care access and choice by removing the 15-mile exclusionary zone around critical access hospitals that prevents providers from offering new health care services in rural areas. Additionally, this budget ends the requirement for motorists to have their vehicle inspected by […]

Jackson, MS—Following Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of House Bill 569, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) supported his decision as misguided amendments were added by Senator and Public Health Chairman Hob Bryan (SD-07) to the legislation that was created to eliminate Certificate of Need (CON) laws in the state. AFP-MS is now calling on Governor Reeves to […]

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 […]