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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 […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Nearly one month into the legislative session, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) announced a legislative session preview with state Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka tomorrow at 2:00 PM. AFP-MN’s Jason Flohrs will discuss the state’s budget, the state’s COVID-19 response, the governor’s continued emergency powers, proposed tax hikes, and more. WHAT: AFP-MN […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) spoke out today against Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest attempt to impose a significant personal income tax increase and an equally misguided severance tax on Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry. The grassroots group stresses that the governor’s tax proposals would be harmful even under the best economic circumstances, but they […]
