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Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order reducing restrictions for hospitals. “This Executive Order affords hospitals more flexibility and capability to add the hospital beds they need without being caught in red tape,” said State Director JC Hernandez. “We commend the Governor for […]
On March 16, 2020, Americans for Prosperity’s sister organization, the Foundation (“AFPF”), filed a comment in response to an Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) Request for Information (“RFI”) asking for “ideas that will ensure each and every American enjoys adequate protections in regulatory enforcements and adjudications.” AFPF believes extrajudicial administrative enforcement actions—where the agency […]
House Republicans recently unveiled a package of four bills that would ostensibly address environmental concerns. Unfortunately, upon closer inspection, these bills are a rehash of failed policies that pick winners and losers by promoting a culture of corporate welfare that slows innovation and prosperity. The last decade has proven that human ingenuity and innovation – […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued the following statement commenting on the recent deadline for federal agencies to implement key provisions of President Trump’s Executive Order 13891 on Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents, which would help improve accountability and promote good government. February 28 was the deadline for […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – In an inspiring act of bipartisanship, Iowa lawmakers came together today to pass occupational regulation reform that will enable barbers in Iowa to operate mobile barbershops. Previously, Iowa law prohibited entrepreneurial Iowans from operating mobile barbershops, keeping barbers from bringing their skills to underserved communities across the state. Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State […]
Governor Reynold’s licensing reform sails through committee with nearly unanimous bipartisan support DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) applauded lawmakers following the nearly unanimous passage of occupational licensing legislation that will allow more Iowans to pursue fulfilling work. The broad reform package includes recognition of licenses from other states, improvements to grant licensing opportunities […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued the following statement on the harmful impact of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) after the House of Representatives passed the bill Thursday evening. The PRO Act (H.R.2474) would make numerous changes to current federal labor laws that would undermine the rights and interests of […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commended the White House Council on Environmental Quality for proposing a new rule amending the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to modernize and clarify the regulations and facilitate more efficient, effective, and timely NEPA reviews by Federal agencies. Enacted in 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act requires federal […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and the United States Army Corps of Engineers Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James for announcing a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. AFP has consistently advocated for a common-sense definition of WOTUS […]
