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COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) celebrates the progress of House Bill 11 (HB 11) through the House Government Oversight Committee. Sponsored by State Representatives Ron Ferguson and Brian Lorenz, HB 11 strengthens legislative oversight of rulemaking by requiring legislative review of proposed agency regulations with guided economic impacts. HB 11 is modeled […]
COLUMBUS, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) applauded the progress of SB2 in the Senate Energy Committee introduced by State Sen. Bill Reineke to improve energy reliability and affordability across Ohio by removing anti-competitive regulations in the energy sector. AFP-OH supports a free-market approach to energy production in Ohio, so that providers can compete to provide the most […]
Iowa resident Althea Cole developed severe rheumatoid arthritis at eight years old. When she reached adulthood, her health drastically narrowed her future career options. Because a traditional 9-5 job wasn’t in the cards, Althea embraced the gig economy and became an independent contractor. Always interested in creating change in her community, Althea connected with her […]
Nashville, TN – Tonight, Governor Bill Lee delivered his State of the State address, outlining his legislative priorities for the 114th General Assembly, focused on prioritizing education freedom and economic growth. Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauds Gov. Lee’s goals for the legislature, which closely align with AFP’s “Volunteer Way” legislative agenda. AFP-TN State […]
LINCOLN, NE – In case you missed it, the Nebraska Examiner published an op-ed by Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) State Director John Gage last weekend in support of legislation to make executive agencies more transparent and accountable to the public. Nebraska lawmakers are currently working on a state REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act […]
Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots organization, we urge you to support H.R. 77, the Midnight Rules Relief Act introduced in the House by Representative Andy Biggs. The Midnight Rules Relief Act would strengthen and streamline use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to bring increased oversight to agency […]
Award to State Senator Patricia Rucker on Thursday, February 13. The award will be given out at AFP-WV’s Legislative Reception set to take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the organization’s new Charleston headquarters (1001 Virginia Street, E, Suite 200, Charleston, WV 25301). Those who wish to attend can register here. “Our policy […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) launched a pair of digital campaigns targeting various lawmakers for their lack of action to deliver meaningful property tax relief while at the same time considering various pension and tax proposals that would crush hardworking Illinois families. Illinois residents have the highest overall state-local tax burden in […]
FRANKFORT, KY – Today, the Kentucky State Senate passed Senate Bill 17 (SB17), legislation that removes the Certificate of Need (CON) requirement for freestanding birth centers. Americans for Prosperity – Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauds the Senate for advancing this long-overdue legislation, which will break down bureaucratic barriers to health care innovation and expand maternal care options across […]
