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Ahead of Gov. Evers budget announcement, Wisconsinites learn they can expect more of the same big government spending that will hurt families and businesses. MADISON, WI. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced its plans to reject Governor Evers’ proposed budget priorities that would destroy Wisconsin’s economic health and leave taxpayers on the hook – […]
Manchester, New Hampshire—Today, Governor Sununu delivered his annual budget address to a joint convention of the New Hampshire state legislature. In his address, the Governor outlined his plan to implement universal recognition of out-of-state occupational licenses, removing a significant hurdle to employment for thousands of workers in the Granite State. The Governor also indicated support […]
Praises bill that will end regulations that make it nearly impossible to add beds for mental health treatment, buy a new x-ray machine, or open a hospital in a rural part of the state ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) today thanked Sen. Ben Watson for introducing SB 162 to repeal the state’s certificate-of-need […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander issued the following statement after the announcement by state leadership of a comprehensive tort reform package. “We are excited to see Governor DeSantis, Senate President Passidomo, and House Speaker Renner come together to announce their focus on meaningful judicial reform this year. In order for […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity West Virginia, I urge you to oppose and House Bill 2471, relating to the suspension of driver’s license for unpaid tickets. This vote may be recorded in our 2023 session legislative scorecard. While reasonable court fees should eventually be paid, revoking a person’s ability to drive directly harms their […]
By Marc Marie, Americans for Prosperity’s Policy Fellow for Regulations In his State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden has reminded Americans that he’s out of touch on high energy prices and divorced from the facts on their causes. Despite his attempts to blame energy prices on Russia’s war with Ukraine, data from the […]
More needs to be done to promote openness and freedom in occupational licensing. Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander | The Florida Standard What do barbers, medical professionals, taxidermists, school bus drivers, and manicurists all have in common? They need an occupational license from the state to be allowed to do their job in Florida. […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) has hired Crescent Gallagher as its Deputy State Director. Gallagher will focus on government affairs, as well as communications as the organization looks to expand its grassroots outreach and policy initiatives. AFP-WV strives to act as a platform for citizens to unite behind advancing the goals and […]
Lansing Leaves Michiganders in the Cold with a Gimmick-y Check Lansing, Michigan—State lawmakers are poised to vote on a tax plan released from conference committee today. The proposal, which was laid out in vague terms Monday and circumvented committee debate, breaks a promise made 15 years ago by then-Governor Jennifer Granholm that the $1.5 billion tax […]
