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AFP-Michigan Community Engagement Director Diane Prichard and state Rep. Steve Johnson explain why proposed changes to Michigan’s civil asset forfeiture protections run counter to principles of American justice. Some lawmakers in Michigan are trying to roll back civil asset forfeiture protections by allowing local airport authorities to seize greater amounts of cash without offering proof […]
AFP joins ideologically diverse group urging the Office of Legal Counsel to make its legal opinions more readily available. In a recent letter to Christopher Schroeder, assistant attorney general for the Office of Legal Counsel, Americans for Prosperity joined an ideologically diverse group of 20 organizations urging the OLC to make its legal opinions more […]
AUSTIN, TX— As the 87th legislature adjourned sine die yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) and its community of grassroots activists released a statement celebrating some major policy reform wins as well as major disappointments. Fiscally, the legislature delivered a responsible budget while also closing property tax reform loopholes that were used against taxpayers during the […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today led a coalition of prominent businesses and organizations to issue a letter to state leaders urging them to reject the PRO Act and instead fight to expand worker freedom in the Mountain State. If implemented, the PRO Act would greatly diminish employee opportunity and cause irreparable harm […]
DENVER – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) issued the following statement following the passage of SB21-260 that will increase the cost of gas in the state, impacting drivers at the pump in all capacities in including personal driving, ridesharing services, and deliveries. The grassroots group plans to launch an accountability effort that includes this bill […]
Texas continues to show the nation how to manage taxpayers’ dollars AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) celebrates the Texas Legislature for its passage of a fiscally responsible budget for FY 2022-23. “Texas has passed a budget that is fiscally responsible, while still funding our state’s priorities and maintaining property tax relief. Coming out […]
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) will host a kickoff rally where AFP President Tim Phillips will educate activists on the downsides of the proposed legislation. Phillips will highlight the dangers that come along with the $4 trillion price tag that will disproportionately impact small businesses and raise the […]
The mission of law enforcement is to serve and protect the people and the community. Unfortunately, policymakers at all levels of government often charge police and other justice system personnel with mandates that can be at odds with their core mission of preserving public safety. In recent decades, many states and communities have begun to […]
“We must protect the presumption of innocence; it’s the bedrock of our American justice system.” LANSING, MI — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today issued a statement applauding lawmakers for delaying a vote on HB 4631 and HB 4632, which will expand airport authorities’ ability to take and keep Michiganders’ money without any intention of filing criminal charges, let alone […]
