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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 […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Americans for Prosperity-NM and The LIBRE Initiative will hold a grassroots awareness event this coming Saturday, April 8, to draw awareness to reckless spending and policies that affect hardworking New Mexicans. From the gas station to the grocery store, inflation is rampant and New Mexican families are still struggling to make ends meet. Despite […]
Americans for Prosperity invites you to reignite the American dream as the organization participates in the National Day of Action. Surrounded by a team of volunteers on a sunny day in a Summerville, S.C. neighborhood, Americans for Prosperity Senior Vice President of Grassroots Chase Downham gave an impassioned pep talk about the challenges the organization […]
BOZEMAN, MT — New in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Americans for Prosperity-Montana Legislative Director Henry Kriegel details the urgent need for housing reform in the state. As the legislative session nears a close, Kriegel’s op-ed calls on lawmakers to pass reforms to expand access to affordable housing statewide, protect homeowners’ rights, safeguard wild spaces and help […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement after the State House approved H 3690: “This crucial bill will protect South Carolinians’ retirement savings by ensuring fiduciary responsibility and prohibiting unsound, politically motivated investments. From Congress to state capitals across the country, lawmakers are rejecting radical ESG ideals […]
