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Manchester, New Hampshire—Today, Governor Sununu delivered his annual budget address to a joint convention of the New Hampshire state legislature. In his address, the Governor outlined his plan to implement universal recognition of out-of-state occupational licenses, removing a significant hurdle to employment for thousands of workers in the Granite State. The Governor also indicated support […]

ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today thanked Rep. David Jenkins for introducing HB 212,  the Niche Beauty Service Opportunity Act. This legislation would reduce the regulatory burden around niche beauty services like blow dry styling, eyebrow threading, and makeup artistry. Bill text is available here. AFP-GA Deputy State Director Tony West released the following […]

Grassroots group points to Ford lay offs, record-breaking inflation, energy policy Lansing, Mich. — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI), a grassroots group dedicated to breaking down government barriers to innovation and growth, took issue with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Detroit Thursday. Yellen’s speech, which is expected to focus heavily on the EV and semiconductor industry as well […]

The Save Local Business Act would preserve key American engines of economic and employment growth. Here’s how.  Updated July 5, 2023 As a part of AFP’s broad agenda supporting a flexible workforce and contained within the AFP endorsed Employee Rights Act, the Save Local Business Act would help ensure continued paths to success for many […]

AFP-UT Applauds Added Sunset Recurring Review of Licenses by The Office of Professional Licensure Review   SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP)commended Utah’s Department of Commerce for launching a new office to review professional licenses. The Office of Professional Licensure Review will examine every single type of state required license and advise the legislature on the […]

There is a rising need for increased flexible work arrangements that would allow employees and businesses to build mutually beneficial relationships. The evidence? We’re in an American and global jobs market where over 1 in 5 workers are planning to change jobs in the next year; over 11 million job openings remain in the U.S.; […]

“These were pieces of legislation that had broad, bipartisan support that should have passed if procedural hijinks had not been used to kill them.” COLUMBIA, SC – Following sine die, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) took issue with the House for failing to act on crucial legislation to help South Carolina patients. AFP-SC […]

Updated April 20, 2023 Facing new constraints and lifestyle demands in the 21st century that were exacerbated at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, American workers have increasingly supported flexibility to work remotely, set their own work hours, and pursue self-employment. This freedom has also made it possible for many Americans to continue providing for their […]

Updated on April 20, 2023 On April 19, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Representative Rick Allen (R-GA) introduced the Employee Rights Act (ERA) in Congress. Americans for Prosperity has endorsed this legislation because of its policies that advance and protect flexible work and worker choice, urging lawmakers to support as well. Unlike the PRO Act, […]