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Trump administration releases report on how states can overhaul onerous occupational licenses NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Trump administration for issuing a report on how states can reform their occupational licensing laws to ensure they are not used as barriers intended to keep people from practicing their desired occupation. Although […]
AFP-FL supports measure that ensures regulations protect public safety, removes barriers Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauds members of the Florida House Commerce Committee for advancing a measure, H.B. 707 by Representative Paul Renner, that would require that occupational licenses undergo review to ensure these regulations meet their purpose of providing for public […]
AFP-FL to mobilize to cut red tape and champion opportunity for more Floridians Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today applauded members of the Florida House and Senate for sponsoring commonsense legislation to cut burdensome red tape and reduce the roadblocks to fulfilling employment. AFP-FL has launched a direct mail and digital campaign in […]
Arlington, Va.— On March 3, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case to determine whether the SEC can order $26 million in so-called “equitable disgorgement” plus $8 million in civil fines even though the agency’s statute does not provide for equitable monetary awards. Our sister organization, Americans for Prosperity Foundation […]
CONCORD, NH – Following today’s announcement by Governor Sununu that New Hampshire will not participate in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) State Director Greg Moore issued the following statement: “Creating a new gas tax of up to 17 cents per gallon would punish hardworking Granite Staters. This regressive tax […]
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 […]
Anyone interested in Capitol Hill’s ongoing debate about internet regulation should take five minutes to listen to what Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers said at last week’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. The committee was discussing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which helps preserve citizen’s rights to express their beliefs online. Rep. McMorris-Rodgers emphasized the crucial points that get lost in the misguided rhetoric from both sides […]
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 […]
Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today praised the state legislature, Senate President Larry Obhof, and Governor Mike Dewine on the signing of a budget that included a provision requiring state agencies to eliminate two regulations for every one they adopt. AFP-OH State Director Micah Derry issued the following statement: “Limiting the burden of […]
