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Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today praised California’s decision not to enforce its new internet regulation law pending the resolution of a petition for review of the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and any subsequent proceedings before the U.S. Supreme Court. AFP Policy Manager David Barnes issued […]
Dear Chairman Danielson and Members of the Assembly Oversight, Reform & Federal Relations Committee: I write today in strong support of Assembly Bill 3578, to expand the scope of the New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act, which deals with the economic impact of regulations on small business. Over decades of accumulation, state and federal regulations have grown […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) spotlighted a new report showing that occupational licenses currently required by the Commonwealth for several jobs are unnecessary because, “they pose little risk to the public if left unregulated.” The report follows one of AFP-VA’s top legislative priorities in 2018, a bill that passed during the last legislative […]
Las Vegas, N.V – Americans for Prosperity-Nevada (AFP-NV) on Tuesday urged the Las Vegas City Council to reject an ordinance that would ban home sharing in Las Vegas. The ordinance is expected to be introduced at a Planning Commission meeting Tuesday evening. AFP-NV has long opposed policies that restrict competition and innovation in the marketplace. […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) on Wednesday applauded a new executive order issued by Gov. Susana Martinez that is an unprecedented reform that will break down barriers to opportunity for thousands of New Mexicans and make it easier for them to find work and succeed. It will also give New Mexico’s consumers […]
Innovations are born of need. Motorboats were invented because people needed aquatic vehicles that moved faster and were easier to steer. Cell phones were invented because people needed a better way to communicate while on the move. We’ve come a long way since motorboats and cell phones. Now, we’re on to high-tech creations, such as a cell phone app that can control the lights and […]
New Rule Will Help to Grow American Economy Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its approval of a rule designed to reduce the regulatory burdens associated with deploying 5G networks throughout the country. The FCC’s new rule streamlines the process for building the infrastructure necessary to support the 5G […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday criticized a new proposal that would create confusion around tailgating by allowing some forms but not others, hurt agritourism and other budding industries, and regulate some private social gatherings. The proposal, which the Legislative Council Study Committee on Alcohol Beverages Enforcement is slated to consider today, […]
Dear Senator / Assembly Member: Thank you for your support of S-2510 / A-3754, which would break down barriers for hair braiders in New Jersey. Under current law, hair braiders must attend 1,200 hours of cosmetology school, which can cost $17,000-$20,000, and where traditional curriculum does not even cover African-style hair braiding. This is a […]
