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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded Representative Nancy Mace for her introduction of the States Reform Act. This comprehensive reform of federal marijuana policy will restore states’ rights and allow state leaders to choose the best marijuana policies for their constituents. The legislation is co-sponsored by Representatives Brian Mast, Tom McClintock, Peter Meijer, […]
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced the first comprehensive, Republican-led legislation to end the federal prohibition on cannabis. The States Reform Act would do the following: Decriminalize cannabis at the federal level and restore the proper balance of power between states and the federal government in this area. Establish a limited federal […]
The United States boasts some of the best doctors in the world. U.S. companies produce dozens of new prescription drugs each year, innovative and lifesaving medical technologies, and groundbreaking therapies. They researched, created, and distributed hundreds of millions of COVID-19 shots for all who want them in less than a year. It’s no surprise, then, […]
by AFP When COVID-19 hit the United States, local officials closed most doctors’ and dentists’ offices to all but emergency visits. With tens of millions of Americans suddenly cut off from clinicians, policymakers rushed to relax regulations related to telehealth. These changes allowed quarantined Americans to get in touch with their providers virtually, via video […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today released its 107th Legislative Progress Report. The goal of this progress report is to increase accountability and transparency between lawmakers and their constituents. This report highlights how lawmakers voted on key issues during this year’s legislative session, such as tax reform, expanding educational freedom, increasing quality, affordable health […]
Off-year elections when Congress and the White House are not up for grabs can be sleepy. Turnout often declines significantly. That did not happen in 2021. In Virginia, where the governor’s mansion and the state House of Delegates were in play, voter turnout was higher than in any other gubernatorial election in the state since […]
DAYTON, O.H. – Today, Americans for Prosperity announced that the grassroots group will host an informational dinner with U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson where activists and the congressman will discuss the $3.5T federal reconciliation package. WHO: AFP State Director Donovan O’Neil, Congressman Warren Davidson and Activists WHAT: Activists will attend the BBQ dinner while discussing how […]
The study found that over the duration of the pandemic, the costs of telehealth care fell, suggesting that in a post-pandemic world telehealth could help increase access to medical care without increasing costs.
Madison, WI – In response to Governor Tony Evers’ statement in support of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the massive tax and spending package passed by Congress last week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “Governor Evers is touting this inflation driving spending spree from Washington DC, showing once again that […]
