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Legislative changes to cash bail system would benefit families, workforce LANSING, Mich. — Members of the Michigan House Oversight Committee heard testimony on the state’s pretrial detention and release system this morning. Michiganders from across the state told personal stories about how the court’s method of assigning cash bail has impacted their personal and professional […]
Arlington, VA –Grassroots activists from 35 states, in an event organized by the non-partisan and non-profit Americans for Prosperity (AFP), embarked on Capitol Hill this week with a critical message for lawmakers: inflation is choking American families, and current government policies are a big part of the cause. As a key part of AFP’s “True […]
Lansing, Michigan—Yesterday, Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives voted down a measure to provide grants of $1500 to Michigan students to address pandemic learning loss. The party line vote surprised many, as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has voiced support for providing extra tutoring for Michigan’s underserved students. Americans for Prosperity Michigan State Director Annie […]
There’s major free speech news on the horizon. Over the next few weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will announce opinions from more than thirty remaining cases the justices heard this term. There’s already widespread anticipation over some of these decisions. I want to connect you to a First Amendment case that might not get the […]
House vote highlights disconnect between democratic legislators, constituents LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House of Representatives today voted against a bill that would have provided up to $1500 worth of tutoring and other academic assistance to students who fell behind during the pandemic. The vote fell along party lines, with the majority of Republicans voting in […]
Oklahoma City, OK – Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today announced its endorsement of the following candidates seeking election to the Oklahoma state legislature: Chris Banning (HD-24) Christopher Toney (SD-42) Cody Maynard (HD-21) Collin Duel (HD-31) These candidates earned AFP-OK’s endorsement for their commitment to policies that improve the well-being of all Oklahomans by breaking […]
Public accommodations laws help ensure a free and open economy. Traditionally, these laws have been applied to, well, public accommodations, such as hotels, or “what the old common law promised to any member of the public wanting a meal at the inn, that accepting the usual terms of service, they will not be turned away […]
TOPEKA, KS – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS), the nation’s leading grassroots organization, launched a statewide six-figure digital ad campaign aimed at educating voters on candidate Kellie Warren’s exceptional qualifications for Attorney General. Kellie has earned the support of AFP-KS through her consistent advocacy for policies that preserve Kansans rights, strengthen our economy, and break down […]
Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) announced its next wave of endorsements of candidates for the Michigan State Senate. Incumbent Senators Lauwers, Nesbitt, and Runestad earned endorsements as policy champions on spending, regulatory relief, and tax reform. AFP-MI State Director Annie Patnaude made the following statement after the announcement: “Michiganders need leaders like Senators Lauwers, Nesbitt, […]
