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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) called on Congress to reject the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would make unprecedented, harmful changes to federal labor laws that would undermine the rights and interests of workers, employers, and the public. The PRO Act would, among other things, overturn and ban state right-to-work […]
Dear Senators, On behalf of activists in all 50 states, Americans for Prosperity will rate the following amendments to the Senate Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) in our legislative scorecard. The following amendments align with the priorities that AFP has laid out in our 2021 “Save Lives, Save Livelihoods” Policy Agenda in addition to the policy agendas of the LIBRE Initiative and Concerned Veterans for America. […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today praised the Senate Health Policy Committee for passing SJR 340, a bill by state Senator Manny Diaz that would require a supermajority vote by the legislature to enact a single payer health care system. AFP-FL State Director Skylar Zander issued the following statement: “Aspects of our health […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today commended the House for passing HB 3589, a bill that would give school districts the option to implement schools of innovation that provide more flexible ways to educate South Carolina students. The bill now heads to the Senate. Schools of innovation are private-public partnerships with public […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced the release of its 2019-2020 legislative scorecard highlighting how lawmakers voted on some of the most important issues during the past two legislative sessions. The scorecard is a useful tool that enhances accountability and transparency between Nebraskans and their elected officials. The grassroots group also launched […]
The First Step Act was a monumental achievement that brought together a diverse coalition that believed positive change was needed in our federal criminal justice system. Even though these reforms were adopted in 2018, the work of this coalition did not end there. These achievements would mean nothing without proper implementation by the Department of […]
In November, West Virginia voters overwhelmingly elected lawmakers who support the transformation of the state’s educational system. That means, writes Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman, “believing students are at the heart of what matters most, that parents deserve more support and freedom to make decisions about their children’s educational environment, and that […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today launched its legislative agenda—outlining important steps the Sooner State can take to promote Prosperity Across the Prairie and improve the lives of all Oklahomans. The priorities outlined include: Reducing Red Tape & Increasing Economic Opportunity: Increase transparency between government and Oklahomans. Educational Freedom for ALL Oklahomans: Reforming our […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today urges the South Dakota Senate to support legislation that would recognize licensed health care providers across state lines, improving access to critical health care services. AFP-SD State Director Don Haggar issued the following statement: “This public health crisis showed there are too many barriers standing […]
