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Phased in approach prioritizes public health while rebooting the economy NASHVILLE, TN – Following Governor Bill Lee’s announcement to end the state-wide stay-at-home order on May 1st for 89 of Tennessee’s 95 counties, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded Governor Bill Lee for his approach to protect both public health and help safely reboot the […]
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on communities all over the world. Tennessee is no different. Many are facing the challenges that come with this new way of life, from social distancing to supply shortages to fewer health care options. But Gov. Bill Lee has taken steps to ensure Tennesseans have access to the […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today sent Governor Justice a letter on state-based reforms the governor can take to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and increase access to critical health care services for those who need it. VIEW LETTER HERE Jason Huffman, AFP-West Virginia’s State Director, issued the following statement: “Although […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended Governor Sununu for opposing the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) in his State of the State speech. The TCI would institute a gas tax increase for a dozen Northeast and mid-Atlantic states, making it harder for individuals to make ends meet. In December, Sununu stated […]
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 […]
Reforming occupational licensing laws will boost jobs growth and save Floridians time and money Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today launched a comprehensive campaign to boost efforts to reform Florida’s restrictive and outdated occupational licensing laws. The campaign will include targeted direct-mail, digital, and the group’s signature grassroots efforts to mobilize Floridians to […]
LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity- Michigan (AFP-MI) joined a broad coalition in thanking the Senate for passing a resolution barring Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency from forcing cannabis businesses to unionize as a condition of their licensure. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director, Annie Patnaude, issued the following statement: “Lawmakers were right to pass this resolution. […]
By Jason Huffman We believe that everyone in America should have the opportunity to achieve their potential. That belief informs everything we do at Americans for Prosperity. It’s why we work hard to remove barriers to success for everyone in this country. Contrary to a recent editorial in the Times West Virginian, we are not […]
Trump administration releases report on how states can overhaul onerous occupational licenses CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the Trump administration for issuing a report on how states can reform their occupational licensing laws to ensure they don’t act as barriers keeping people from practicing their desired occupation. Recent studies show […]
