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SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today participated in a press conference with the ACLU-NM, former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Bosson, state Representative Georgene Louis, and two criminal justice advocates who have experienced police misconduct. The coalition spoke in support of HB 4, based on recommendations from the New Mexico Civil […]
SALT LAKE CITY – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-Utah) applauds lawmakers in the House for unanimously passing HB 217, Regulatory Sandbox Program Amendments, a bill that will allow for all businesses in specific industries to safely test out new ways to provide goods and services to consumers in our state through the expansion of the “regulatory […]
Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Susan Collins, met this week with President Joe Biden to discuss their alternative coronavirus relief package for Americans struggling in the wake of the pandemic. Americans for Prosperity has written a letter to Congress and President Biden encouraging careful consideration of the approach put forth by Sen. Collins and her […]
Grassroots group encourages lawmakers to embrace Collins’ approach to COVID Relief Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a letter to Congress and President Biden encouraging careful consideration of the approach to coronavirus relief advanced by Sen. Collins and nine of her colleagues. The letter notes that while details of the plan are not […]
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement following the passage of amended Assembly Bill 1 in the Assembly, and in anticipation of the Senate’s passage. The bill takes important steps to addressing challenges families are continuing to face as a result of COVID-19. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “We’re […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN), working alongside a broad bipartisan coalition that includes the ACLU, the State of Minnesota Board of Public Defenders, the Justice Action Network, and others, testified and sent a letter of support urging two House committees to support HF75. The bill reforms Minnesota’s civil asset forfeiture process. HF75 […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today urged Congress to reject Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act, legislation that would significantly increase the government’s power to arbitrarily enforce antitrust laws. AFP Senior Tech Policy Analyst Billy Easley II issued the following statement: “American businesses should not be considered guilty until proven […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today hosted Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka for a legislative preview. Sen. Gazelka and AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs discussed the state’s budget, Covid-19 response, the governor’s emergency powers and tax increases, and more. Click here to view the event. Senator Paul Gazelka said this about Governor […]
Nashville, TN – Following the State Supreme Court accepting the Education Savings Account program case, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “We are pleased the state Supreme Court will hear the case to empower students and teachers with more educational options. The learning disruptions our students have faced demonstrate […]
