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A 2017 study found that in Texas it takes 10 times longer to become a cosmetologist or barber than an emergency medical technician because of occupational licensing requirements. If licensing requirements are actually meant to protect the public, then that doesn’t make much sense. But that’s the truth behind occupational licensing: A growing body of research suggests that licensing imposes substantial costs that outweigh the […]
Grassroots group supports hair and makeup artists lawsuit against occupational licensing board ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced support of a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners for depriving several hair and makeup artists’ ability to pursue and practice their chosen occupation. A recent article highlights the barriers makeup […]
Do unelected government bureaucrats have the power to override a federal court ruling? The answer should be “no.” But the Baldwin family found out the hard way that, in some cases, the answer is “yes.” Americans for Prosperity and Cause of Action Institute have filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, urging them to hear the case. The […]
Arlington, VA – Today, President Trump signed two Executive Orders that will level the economic playing field for American workers and improve transparency in government. The “Transparency and Fairness” Executive Order protects Americans against secret or unlawful bureaucratic interpretations of rules and guards against unfair or unexpected penalties for non-compliance. The “Bringing Guidance out of the […]
Arlington, VA – Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued their ruling on the Mozilla Corporation v. FCC case, determining that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Chairman Ajit Pai was within its authority to end the previous administration’s burdensome Title II internet regulations. Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager David Barnes issued the following statement: “We’re pleased to see […]
Dear Representative: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire activists, I urge you to oppose overriding the Governor’s veto on House Bill 365, relative to net energy metering limits for customer generators when it is voted on this week in the House. This vote may be recorded in our 2019 session legislative scorecard. HB 365 […]
The 2019 legislative session has come to a close in St. Paul. Thanks to the efforts of our activists and supporters all over the state, Americans for Prosperity saw progress on many of our priorities at the legislature. We also saw the defeat of a more than a few bad bills that would have moved Minnesota in the wrong direction – on […]
Denver, CO – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) today announced support for Governor Jared Polis’ veto of several bills that would have placed harsher restrictions on managers of homeowner associations, genetic counselors, and sports agents. Governor Polis noted the move “will allow more people to work,” and will remove other “existing outdated or counterproductive licenses.” AFP-CO State Director […]
COLUMBUS, OH—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio today applauded the Ohio State Senate for passage of Senate Bill 1, legislation that seeks to reduce the overwhelming regulatory burden that Ohioans face by an across-the-board goal of 30%. Overly burdensome regulations disproportionately impact the least fortunate, slow wage growth, and ultimately prevent workers and businesses from contributing meaningfully to […]
