Recent News
The first week of session is now officially behind us, and it sure was a busy one! By Friday, six pro-freedom bills supported by Americans for Prosperity-Florida had passed on the House floor, including: Several accountability and transparency measures dealing with bodies of local government (HB 7 & HB 11) Large-scale reforms and the winding down […]
Grassroots organization pushes back against calls for Medicaid expansion RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today responded to Governor Northam’s inaugural speech and his call to expand Medicaid. The grassroots organization has long opposed Medicaid expansion and instead supports patient-centered reforms that provide better health, for more people, at a lower cost. “The status […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) is praising the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) following its announcement that it will allow states to implement work requirements for able-bodied adults under Medicaid. In a memo released Thursday, the CMS outlined guidance for how states can reform the Medicaid program, including implementing work requirements for […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce continued its campaign urging Congress to act on federal Right to Try legislation by issuing a memo today addressing concerns expressed by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, and others, about acting on federal Right to Try legislation. Currently, this legislation […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity commended the Trump administration and CMS Administrator Seema Verma today for announcing a new policy that would allow states to test incentives for able-bodied, working age adults that receive Medicaid assistance. The new program gives flexibility to state Medicaid directors to develop opportunities for Medicaid recipients to find fulfillment […]
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s announcement that it would allow states to move forward with work requirements for able-bodied adults under Medicaid. “We applaud CMS’s decision to allow states like New Hampshire to help able-bodied individuals on Medicaid move toward […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots organization promoting common sense tax cuts and fiscal restraint, is applauding Governor Rick Scott after delivering his final State of the State address today during a joint session with the Florida House and Senate. Governor Scott discussed his commitment to work with the legislature […]
Americans for Prosperity is urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow thousands of terminally ill patients to access potentially life-saving treatment and medication. Known as Right to Try, this federal legislation would give hope to families and patients facing the direst circumstances. AFP is partnering with Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce to highlight the […]
Group will mobilize grassroots to promote DPC as commons sense health care reform Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the state’s leading grassroots advocacy organization for common sense health care reform, has launched a new direct mail campaign highlighting the benefits of direct primary care. The mailer calls on constituents to contact their legislators […]
