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COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the unanimous Senate passage of HB 3605, a bill to prohibit the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “Occupational licensing requirements stand in the way […]

AUSTIN, TX – As the Texas Legislature considers legislation that would implement Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in the state, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX), announced plans to run a full scale marketing campaign in support of ESAs. The AFP-TX campaign will include radio, mail, digital ads, billboards, and peer to peer outreach. AFP-TX is a strong proponent of […]

Earlier this month, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire hosted a discussion on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments, our second of an ongoing Pints & Policy series behind held around the state. Richard Morrison from the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Attorney Mark Dell’Orfano from the Department of Justice joined us to talk about a new rule […]

FARGO, ND – Americans for Prosperity today announced long-time North Dakota legislative veteran Kim Koppelman will join as State Director of Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND). New AFP-ND State Director Kim Koppelman released the following statement: “I’m excited about the opportunity to continue to advocate for North Dakotans, but in a new role. While it […]

Oftentimes threats to free speech don’t come labeled as “A Bill to Restrict the Freedom of Speech.” California’s Assembly Bill 5, which became law a few years ago, is a good example. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB5 into law in 2019, and it went into effect on January 1, 2020. AB5 recategorized many self-employed […]

Threats to free speech can be veiled as restrictions on economic activity. California’s AB5 is the latest example. Many people who don’t prefer traditional office environments have benefited from independent contracting. From freelance photographers to truckers to massage therapists, workers can find freedom in setting their own hours and being their own boss. California took […]

Manchester, New Hampshire—Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today praised Governor Chris Sununu’s executive order directing fiduciaries of state agencies–including the New Hampshire Retirement System—to focus on maximizing financial returns. The executive order comes as President Joe Biden vetoed a Congressional Review Act to repeal a Labor Department rule that directed retirement fund managers to consider […]

MADISON, Wis. –Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced Megan Novak as its next state director. Novak has served as Legislative Director for AFP-WI since 2019.  “I am thrilled to take on this new role as state director and carry out AFP-WI’s commitment to driving meaningful policies that prioritize the success and prosperity of all Wisconsinites,” […]

Richmond, VA — Americans for Prosperity Virginia has announced that they are endorsing Emily Brewer, Glenn Sturtevant, Wren Williams, Bryce Reeves, Chris Head, Tara Durant, Mike Dillender, and Mark Obenshain for the 2023 Virginia primaries. AFP Virginia is working to advance education opportunity, expand economic freedom, and encourage energy abundance in the Commonwealth. AFP believes […]