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Recently, state Rep. Bruce Griffey signed onto a bill that would severely limit access to education for children throughout Tennessee. What’s worse, he’s used false claims and offensive arguments to get his point across. Among other things, Griffey has insinuated parents with substance issues would abuse educational savings accounts to fund their drug habits, claimed […]
CONCORD, NH – Following the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules decision to block the Learn Everywhere Initiative, a program approved by the State Board of Education that would allow K-12 students to receive 30% of credits from outside the classroom, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “Students should […]
More freedom — not more bureaucracy — is the answer to our state’s challenges. In education, every child should have opportunities that address their unique needs. To achieve that, every child should have the opportunity to attend any public, private, home, charter or virtual school, regardless of their means or where they live. That’s why […]
National security is the most important function of our government and is the key to safeguarding American prosperity. Will Ruger, vice president of research and policy at the Charles Koch Institute and a veteran of the Afghanistan War, joins the show to discuss how the 18-year war in Afghanistan continues to cost precious lives and […]
With so much campaign rhetoric about “Medicare for All”, we’re exploring what a government takeover of health care would really mean for Minnesotans. Twila Brase from Citizen’s Council for Health Freedom shares some dark lessons from countries that have already fallen to socialized medicine. Then in the second half: Students and families aren’t the only […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the Senate for passing the Student Success Act and the Education Savings Account Act. Together these transformative pieces of legislation empower students, educators and families all across the Mountain State. “West Virginia is one step closer to giving every West Virginia student access to an […]
CHARLESTON, WV — Following the Senate’s introduction of the Student Success Act—which includes guaranteed public school open enrollment, public charter schools and support for traditional public education—and an accompanying universal education savings account bill, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced a major effort to promote educational opportunity for all West Virginia students. Together, this […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today applauded House lawmakers for beginning to work towards finding solutions that reduce the regulatory burden on schools and unleash the creativity and talent of our educators. AFP-WV has been a leading voice for educational freedom in the Mountain State. AFP believes we should provide every child in […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity – Nebraska (AFP-NE) today urged legislators to support LB 670, a bill that creates the Opportunity Scholarship Program, a tax credit scholarship program that would expand educational opportunities for thousands of students in Nebraska. “Educational opportunity empowers more Nebraskans to help find the right education that fits their children’s […]
