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Now more than ever, it’s essential that health care providers have enough capacity to deliver care to patients in need. So, why do states keep laws on the books that intentionally restrict the supply of care providers can offer? “In 36 states, there are rules that limit the ability for health care to expand,” says Angela Erickson of […]
Politicians and special interests are demanding that Congress provide hundred of billions of additional dollars to bail out state and local governments. However, two recent government reports show that state and local governments are not substantially utilizing the bailout funds already available to them. More than 75 percent of Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars already in […]
“An effective criminal justice system protects people and preserves public safety, respects human dignity, [and] restores victims,” Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota State Director Jason Flohrs told Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday. “[It] removes barriers to opportunity for people who have earned a second chance and ensures equal justice for all under the law.” Flohrs testified before the […]
Grassroots group will engage activists to help policy champion get re-elected CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced an additional candidate endorsement to accompany the group’s first-ever support for statehouse candidates. The grassroots organization will now engage their activists and resources toward reelecting policy champion, State Senator Patricia Rucker. Patricia Rucker helped lead the […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and a coalition of 24 partner organizations issued a letter to Administrator Paul Ray, the head of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, urging him to continue to hold agencies accountable for the implementation of Executive Order 13891, “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) on Wednesday urged legislators to reject a so called “tax relief” package that would significantly increase spending in future years and enact corporate welfare that picks winners and losers in the marketplace. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “In times of fiscal uncertainty, […]
Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to enact critical health care reforms that would empower additional providers to deliver quality health care to more patients — now, during the COVID-19 crisis, and in the future. Two reform bills are under consideration in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, SB 25 and HB 15, that would improve access to quality care. How would they work? Strong scope-of-practice reform Even though advanced practice […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota’s State Director Jason Flohrs on Wednesday testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the need for ongoing criminal justice reform, specifically reforming the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws. Click here to view AFP-MN’s testimony AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following statement: “The legislature made an important […]
ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) applauded Governor Brian Kemp for signing SB 321 into law. SB 321 expanded the scope of practice and supervision ratio for Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. This will make strides to ensure Georgians have greater access to quality health care. AFP-GA State Director Stephen Allison issued the following […]
