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Arlington, Va. – Today, House Democrats introduced H.R. 3. While the goal of the legislation – lowering prescription drug prices – is laudable, the plan is deeply flawed and would cause far more harm than good, leading to widespread drug shortages and stifling the development of new life-saving medicines. A smarter approach would be to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) issued the following statement upon Governor Laura Kelly signing HB 2066 into law. The bill is a licensing recognition bill that will allow new residents in licensed occupations to practice in the state without redundant and burdensome processes. The grassroots group firmly believes this, and continued reforms will break […]
Nikki Rothwell learned the hard way how precious the right to vote can be. A survivor of domestic violence and substance use, she lost that right when she faced a Class D Felony possession charge and a five-year probation. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s 2019 executive order restored her right to vote. Now Rothwell, community engagement […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) endorsed bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, Patrick Leahy and Mike Lee aimed at ending the legal loopholes that allow for warrantless surveillance on Americans. The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act closes major loopholes in federal privacy law and ensures the Electronic […]
The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, reinforces the importance of the work already underway to fully realize our country’s founding ideals of equal rights and the rule of law. Coming in the wake of the shooting death […]
If Passed, Proposal Will Make it Easier to Launch Small Businesses Producing Homemade Food HELENA, Mont. — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) urged Governor Greg Gianforte to sign S.B. 199, the Food Freedom Act, into law. This bill would make it easier for Montanans to start small businesses selling homemade food and food products at […]
NAHSVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today thanked the Senate Judiciary Committee for passing SB 893, a bill that would ensure victims are paid first before the state collects other fines and fees. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “Restoring victims is a key component of criminal justice reform. The status […]
COLUMBIA, SC – As President Biden virtually visits South Carolina today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today urged President Biden to reject a proposal of a so-called infrastructure package that has little to do with improving roads and bridges but would harm the economy and increase taxes on small businesses who are struggling to get back […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) today commended the Legislature for passing HB 1063, the Telemedicine Act. This bill will authorize health care professionals to remotely deliver virtual care through a patient’s choice of technology provider, including phone calls. AFP-AR State Director Ryan Norris issued the following statement: “It is critical that we work […]
