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Richmond, Virginia – On Thursday, November 17, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA), in partnership with the Virginia Education Opportunity Alliance (VEOA), will host a “Rally for Education Rights” that will feature Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, Virginia legislators, and hundreds of activists, in Richmond, VA. The rally will bolster support for more educational freedom in Virginia, as VEOA continues training activists to effectively […]
Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), a national nonprofit that educates Americans about the benefits of a free and open society, released a report on civil asset forfeiture activities in Kansas. Kansas’ civil asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement to seize and keep people’s money and property if law enforcement suspects it is connected to criminal […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today praised the Judiciary Committee for passing the Dignity of Incarcerated Women Act this week. The bill now goes to the House Floor for a vote. AFP-PA State Director Ashley Klingensmith made the following statement after the ground-breaking committee vote: “We are thankful to Committee Chair Rob Kauffman, prime […]
Concord, New Hampshire—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire warned lawmakers this week that the grassroots group was opposing HB 1476, which contains a number of changes to New Hampshire’s pretrial detention laws. The group put lawmakers on notice Monday with a Key Vote Alert indicating that the vote on the bill would be included in their legislative […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commends President Biden for using his constitutional power to grant clemency for the first time. AFP also applauds the Administration’s new efforts to improve reentry from prison and public safety. These two actions are a true embodiment of the purpose of April being officially designated as Second Chance […]
AFP-KY Coalitions Director shares her experience with a second chance Danville, KY – Americans for Prosperity- Kentucky (AFP-KY) today issued a statement in recognition of the significance of Second Chance Month. Our criminal justice system should promote both accountability and redemption, which necessitates second chances for individuals with a criminal record. Acquiring a second chance provides […]
“Taken together, they will help increase rehabilitation and improve our state’s public safety.” NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauded the Senate for passing two critical criminal justice reform bills. The Transparency In Sentencing For Victims Act (HB 2657) requires the court to provide estimated time a defendant will serve before becoming eligible for release on the […]
AFP-SC is pushing smart criminal justice reforms at the State House this session COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) sponsored Serve & Connect’s annual Illuminight Gala. The South Carolina organization brings together community and business leaders with law enforcement officers to reduce crime and improve safety. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released […]
Sentencing transparency and equal treatment under the law for Tennesseans advances. NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded the House for passing two criminal justice reform bills. HB 2657 would bring transparency to the sentencing process by requiring the court to record the estimated time a defendant will serve before becoming eligible […]
