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In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala has been facing a serious problem — one that’s getting worse. To an increasing extent, law enforcement officers are being called to respond to mental health crises rather than public safety threats. Last year, Keweenaw County officers arrived on the scene when a local man tried […]
NASHVILLE, TN –– Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn’s new student-based funding formula, the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA) Act. The bill would update how Tennessee funds public schools for the first time in 30 years. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable released the following statement: […]
Grassroots group urges broad, bipartisan support for tax cuts Lansing, MI – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked Chairman Matt Hall for crafting a tax plan that would let Michigan families and job creators keep more of their hard-earned income. The group said it is mobilizing its grassroots in support of the proposal with a range of […]
A new Quinnipiac survey shows that inflation is the most urgent issue facing Americans today. 27 percent of voters who took part in the survey listed inflation as their top concern. Republicans and Independents ranked inflation as their top issue. Even Democrats called inflation their third highest worry. And of course that includes health care […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Americans For Prosperity – New Mexico (AFP-NM) today announced the hiring of Lucas Gauthier, an experienced state and local policy veteran, to their team as a Community Engagement Director. Lucas has called New Mexico home for more than 25 years, raising his family and supporting community organizations. He brings to Americans For […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced its support for several state legislative candidates running in Indiana’s 2022 primary election. The following candidates earned the support of AFP-IN for their dedication to principled policy solutions and support of economic progress, expanded educational opportunities, and health care reform: Rep. Martin Carbaugh (HD-81), Rep. Dale […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity- West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced the group’s second round of candidate endorsements for the 2022 election cycle. These individuals earned AFP-WV’s endorsement through their demonstrated leadership and dedication to principled policy solutions to help improve the lives of all West Virginians. AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman Released the following statement: “It […]
“Nashville has more pressing issues than paying billions of dollars to replace a perfectly good stadium for billionaires.” NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today urged local government officials to reject proposals to spend up to billions of taxpayer dollars on upgrading or replacing the Titans’ stadium. Recent reports that found talks […]
Blockbuster indictment “is a perfect example of why Tennessee needs to move from civil asset forfeiture to criminal asset forfeiture.” KNOXVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today renewed calls for the State Legislature to pass SB2545/HB2525, to end the current civil asset forfeiture process and instead require all forfeiture cases to be conducted in a court of record. On Thursday, WBIR reported […]
