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Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-FL (AFP-FL) is cheering the passage of HB7055 by both chambers of the Florida legislature. H.B. 7055 creates more accountability and transparency requirements for government unions and establishes the Hope Scholarship, which allows alternative education options for victims of bullying and harassment across Florida. It also makes permanent the Principal […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Monday applauded Senator Mike Delph for derailing House Bill 1080, which would have lifted a state ban on light rail projects and had been approved by committees in both chambers. HB 1080 was pulled from consideration after Sen. Delph introduced an amendment to the bill that would […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-FL is hailing the Senate’s vote on HB 7055 as a win for Florida students and teachers. H.B. 7055 creates more accountability and transparency requirements for government unions and establishes the Hope Scholarship, which allows alternative education options for victims of bullying and harassment across Florida. It also makes permanent […]
Week eight has officially come to a close, and the Florida legislature lurches into the final week of session. During the past week, several of Americans for Prosperity-Florida’s key priorities continued to inch toward the goal line. Florida Billboard_Week 8 Several items passed through their final committee assignments. Among these, the criminal justice data transparency […]
Grassroots group commends lawmakers for standing for SD small business, economic prosperity PIERRE, S.D.—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) on Monday praised House Commerce and Energy Committee members for advancing SB 173, a bill to ease restrictions on South Dakota’s microbreweries, enabling these businesses to grow and thrive. “The 20 microbreweries in South Dakota combine for […]
Denver, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement supporting the recently introduced occupational licensing bill sponsored by Senator Don Coram (SD 6). The bill would place strict limitations on state regulators when mandating occupational licenses for certain professions. It only allows agencies to require a license for an occupation when they are able to […]
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) on Monday announced a direct mail campaign to urge citizens of the 82nd District to contact state Representative Jim Durkin to reinforce his ardent and continued advocacy for beleaguered Illinois taxpayers. AFP-IL has consistently advocated for policies like a meaningful property tax freeze to provide much needed relief […]
Minnesota legislature delays action to address concerns related to increased health care taxes St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) is thanking the members of the Health and Human Services Reform Committee for tabling a bill that would have placed an additional per pill tax burden onto patients already struggling with increased health care […]
JACKSON, Ms. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Mississippi (AFPF-MS) will co-host, alongside Governor Bryant’s Faith-Based Council, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, and Clergy for Prison Reform, “Criminal Justice Reform: Reducing Recidivism, Saving Money.” Join leaders and concerned citizens as we address the opioid crisis and discuss practical solutions that make our streets safer, reduce repeat offenders, and […]
