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“Lawmakers should work quickly to fully repeal all state certificate-of-need laws and allow our trusted medical providers to meet the needs they see in their communities, without archaic certificate-of-need barriers in the way,” Americans for Prosperity – West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman writes in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. “Certificate-of-need laws force health care providers to […]
This article was coauthored by Neil Chilson Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is attempting to radically recast antitrust enforcement into a political tool by usurping the role of Congress and claiming authority the FTC does not possess. This regressive agenda will increase consumers’ costs and punish entrepreneurs while subjecting American businesses and their customers […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity- West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced the group’s first round of candidate endorsements for the 2022 election cycle. The group has endorsed State Senator Rollan Roberts, Kase Poling, and Cole Parsons. AFP-WV is leveraging its signature grassroots efforts along with launching direct-mail and digital advertisements in support of the candidates. The group […]
Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision blocking the administration’s mandate and providing relief for employers and employees. The rule, announced last fall by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), compelled private businesses with over 100 workers to require their employees all get vaccinated or tested on a weekly basis. Americans For Prosperity […]
It was just three years ago that Congress acted boldly to adopt the First Step Act. This monumental legislation passed both the House (358-36) and Senate (87-12) with overwhelming majorities. This “first step” has already helped thousands of families and individuals and moved our federal prisons toward establishing a constructive culture that will help people […]
RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) issued the following statement in response to Governor Northam’s emergency order to address record hospitalizations in Virginia. The emergency order allows providers with active out-of-state licenses to practice in Virginia, permits physicians assistants to practice without a written supervisory agreement, and waives bed-caps, amongst other measures. “How many temporary lifts will […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity – Iowa (AFP-IA) today announced its endorsement of Rep. Steven Bradley (IA-66) and Zach Dieken (IA-5) to the Iowa House of Representatives. These candidates earned the endorsement of AFP-IA for their dedication to principled policy solutions. AFP-IA has a track record of successful grassroots engagement in both political […]
“If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we would be foolish to give the government more control of our health care,” writes Dean Clancy, senior health policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity
LEXINGTON, KY – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today called for the decriminalization of possessing small amounts of cannabis. As the Kentucky Legislature reconvened this month, AFP-KY released a policy position paper highlighting the benefits of decriminalization, including reductions in unnecessary incarceration and criminal records, allowing law enforcement to focus on violent crime, and saving taxpayer dollars. AFP-KY State […]
