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The second full week of session is now in the history books! Throughout the week, two major themes seemed to play out in pro-freedom legislation throughout the week. On one hand, several bills simplified rules for the dreamers, builders, and everyday citizens across the state. Bill passing through commitees include: Efforts to cut down on […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today responded to a recent poll showing a majority of Virginians support Medicaid expansion. The state’s leading free-market grassroots organization has consistently supported patient-centered reforms to expand the supply of medical care to provide better health, for more people, at a lower cost. AFP has long opposed Medicaid […]
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 […]
