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Waterloo, Iowa resident William Burt had dreams of operating his own mobile barbershop, which he designed to provide free haircuts to underserved communities. But the state’s outdated occupational regulations laws stood in the way. They prevented William from providing his services to those in need, with state regulators claiming that mobile barbershops violated sanitation requirements. That’s when Americans for Prosperity-Iowa joined forces with William Burt to get this law changed […]

Right to Work will empower workers, help with economic recovery CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the West Virginia Supreme Court for overruling a lower court’s decision and affirming the state’s right-to-work law as constitutional. Americans for Prosperity has long stood as one of the central proponents of this crucial protection […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to retain existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. AFP Policy Analyst Martin Rodriguez issued the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity welcomes EPA actions this week to address critical issues around cost-benefit analysis and air […]

The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on communities all over the world. Tennessee is no different. Many are facing the challenges that come with this new way of life, from social distancing to supply shortages to fewer health care options. But Gov. Bill Lee has taken steps to ensure Tennesseans have access to the […]

Trenton, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) applauded Gov. Murphy for signing Executive Order No. 112, which eliminated several regulations that needlessly limited health care access for New Jersey residents. The order, which goes into effect immediately, includes reforms AFP-NJ had recommended in a letter sent to the governor on March 27th, including the […]

Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity expressed support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. This action follows the final One National Program Rule, issued in September 2019 to address unnecessary and patchwork state fuel economy standards. In today’s final rule, […]

Frankfort, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) commended Gov. Andy Beshear for taking swift action to address the spread of COVID-19 by exploring telehealth expansion and other reforms that could improve access to health care. AFP-KY recently sent a letter to Gov. Beshear offering steps his administration could take to expand access to critical health […]

Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s statewide closure of non-essential businesses. “Broad business closures across the Commonwealth are not in the best interest of our residents,” said State Director JC Hernandez. “Governor Northam should allow businesses to continue to adapt and innovate in these […]

Raleigh, NC – Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) today released the following statement in response to Governor Cooper’s decision to ease Certificate-of-Need restrictions. “Governor Cooper has taken a step in the right direction by relaxing restrictions and giving hospitals more capability and authority to add the hospital beds they need without being bogged down in […]