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Lincoln, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) urged state lawmakers to pass the state’s version of the REINS Act (LB1049) ahead of the Legislature’s adjournment on April 17. The REINS Act would ensure that Nebraskans have a say in the regulatory policies that impact their businesses and their daily lives. The bill would require an economic impact report for all legislation […]
TOPEKA, KS – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) joined Attorney General Kris Kobach on Monday for the swearing-in of members to Kansas’ new regulatory sandbox council, a groundbreaking new program that will spur innovation and risk-taking by entrepreneurs and businesses. AFP-KS was the leading proponent for the new legislation (H.B. 2291) that […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) urged the state House of Representatives to pass a “universal regulatory sandbox” program (H.B. 176) on Wednesday to foster innovation in Ohio-based industries by temporarily waiving regulatory requirements. The program would make Ohio one of only a handful of states in the country to allow for participating businesses to […]
ATLANTA, GA – Today, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 987 with bipartisan support. The bill would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-party provider and would support benefits like health insurance premiums, paid time off, and retirement savings. […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) was on hand as Governor Larry Rhoden signed South Dakota’s REINS Act into law on Thursday, officially codifying stronger legislative oversight for new regulatory proposals. The signing comes a little over a week following the REINS Act’s successful passage out of the State Legislature. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving released the following statement: “South Dakotans can […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) celebrated its legislative progress after just a month of working hard to expand prosperity for Oklahomans during the 2026 legislative session. Several critical bills that advance AFP-OK’s priorities – including legislation on campus free speech, parental choice for schools, and retirement freedom – have all made significant advancements in the State Capitol since session began on February 2. AFP-OK State Director John Tidwell issued the following statement: “In just […]
Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) praises Speaker Patterson, Speaker Designee Alex Riley, bill sponsors Ben Keathley and Cathy Jo Loy, and the more than 50 cosponsors who helped pass HB2559, the Missouri REINS Act, by a vote of 103-44. The REINS Act will transfer final decision-making authority for costly regulations from unelected bureaucrats to elected […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) declared victory after the state’s REINS Act cleared the State Legislature in a final vote Tuesday evening, bringing more legislative oversight to the state’s regulatory processes. The REINS Act successfully cleared both chambers in the State Legislature, sailing through the State House with only one “Nay” in the final vote. This followed AFP-SD’s tireless work to educate lawmakers and the public on […]
Boise, ID — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Western Regional Director Heather Andrews testified before the Idaho Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee in support of HB-583, a bill focused on preventing the overregulation of short-term rental properties. HB-583 would prohibit cities and counties from imposing regulations on short-term owners that aren’t related to public safety. The bill would ensure short-term rental properties are treated like other residential properties and […]
