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Click on the link below for a printable PDF version of AFP-Arizona’s 2018 Legislative Agenda and Scorecard scoring rubric (updated 03/15/2018) afpaz2018LegAgendaIdesOfMarch AFP-Arizona will improve the well-being of Arizona citizens by passing legislative policy reforms that expand economic freedom. The 2018 scorecard will be the 35th annual scorecard put out by AFP-Arizona and the Arizona Federation […]
Arlington Va. – Americans for Prosperity today praised the Senate for voting to approve the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155). This bipartisan legislation includes changes to federal banking laws that are needed to provide small banks and lenders with relief from the regulatory weight of Dodd-Frank. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government […]
Grassroots group shares governor’s disappointment, urges General Assembly to pass clean budget RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) on Wednesday responded to Governor Northam calling on the General Assembly to reconvene for a special session on April 11th to complete the Commonwealth’s two-year budget bill. The legislature adjourned its regular session last week without […]
Jackson, MS. – Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released a statement Wednesday commending both the State House and State Senate for passing legislation aimed at reducing the number of repeat offenders, easing the burden on the state, and helping empower low-level offenders to become productive members of society. The House concurred on Senate amendments to HB […]
In new ad, small business owner shares how tax reform helps grow business INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Thursday will launch the second wave of a major ad campaign in the Hoosier State, sharing the story of an Indiana small business owner about how tax reform is allowing her to grow her business […]
Gallup, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is applauding the move by McKinley County Commissioners to pass a Right to Work ordinance. Commissioner Bill Lee is sponsoring the ordinance. When Right to Work passes, McKinley could be the second county in New Mexico to expand workers’ rights. The grassroots group was in attendance to […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released a statement Monday in response to Gov. Edwards speech to open the 2018 Regular Session. “I was excited to hear Governor Edwards’ comments on occupational licensing reform today, including the repeal of the florist license.” John Kay noted, “Lately, there has been much uncertainty coming out […]
Tallahassee, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the states leading grassroots advocates for education and worker freedom applauded Florida Governor Rick Scott for announcing that he will sign House Bill 7055. The bill creates the Hope Scholarship which extends additional options for bullied students and empowers teachers empowers teachers with greater authority over their representation in […]
Florida is becoming a more open and free society through common sense reforms Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) state director Chris Hudson released the following statement as the 2018 legislative session comes to an end. This session included significant free-market advancements in healthcare policy, expanding fiscal responsibility, labor reforms, education policy, and transparent […]
