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Updated August 31, 2022 In his State of the Union address earlier this year, it was no surprise to see President Biden shift his domestic policy focus to economic rather than health issues as COVID-19 restrictions roll back nationally, even in schools, and the CDC eases its recommendations. Unfortunately, the vision President Biden shared with […]

“This bill will allow beekeepers who produce small quantities of honey to more easily sell their goods.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded Senate passage of S.961, a bill that would remove burdensome regulations around making and selling honey at home. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement:  “During the pandemic, […]

“State and local laws are outdated and a serious obstacle for Georgians looking to start or expand their own food truck business.” ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today applauded Representative Houston Gaines (R-117) for introducing HB 1443. The bill will streamline the regulatory process around food trucks to help Georgians build and […]

“These popular services offer a real opportunity for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs to launch their own small business, but the current licensing requirements discourage many from trying.” ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today praised Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord) for introducing House Bill 1231, the Niche Beauty Services Opportunity Act. This legislation would reduce […]

Updated on June 29, 2022 The national average for a gallon of gas for Americans has risen to $4.86, $0.80 cents higher than it was in March. As Americans return to work and plan summer vacations they are faced with rising gas prices. (Not to mention higher costs for electricity, home heating, and groceries!!) The […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) submitted public comments outlining its opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to revise existing greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles for 2023 and later model years. These new burdensome vehicle regulations would reduce affordability for passenger vehicles, replace consumer preferences with politically preferred technology […]

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended the Senate for passing HB 606, a bill that exempts services provided without remuneration from license requirements for barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics. Current law states that cutting hair without a state license is a Class A misdemeanor, even including individuals who cut family members’ hair […]

Supports Efforts to Remove Unconstitutional Law From Books  LANSING, Mich. — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today urged the Board of State Canvassers to certify the Unlock Michigan petition after it deadlocked in a 2-2 vote. The petition would repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor Act. AFP-MI State director Annie Patnaude issued the following […]

CARSON CITY, NV—  State Senator Carrie Buck (R-Clark County) introduced Senate Bill 322 this week that will make Nevada more friendly to short-term rental owners, a win for our state’s economy and hospitality industry. Americans for Prosperity (AFP)-Nevada Director of Grassroots Operations Wiselet Rouzard said: “SB 322 provides valuable opportunity for private property owners to reasonably utilize their property as they see […]