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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) encouraged Governor Herbert to adopt recommendations which would guarantee that every Utahn associated with the criminal justice system, including the incarcerated, police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officers receive adequate protection from the spread of COVID-19. AFP-UT State Director Heather Andrews issued the following statement. “COVID-19 is indiscriminate in who it […]
Responding to the health and economic crises in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic will require everyone to do their part. Communities, businesses, educational institutions, and government each have a critical role to play to ensure we take care of those hardest hit and help our country rebuild. How we rise to this challenge will […]
Frankfort, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) commended Gov. Beshear for taking executive action to reduce Kentucky’s population of incarcerated individuals at risk of contracting COVID-19, who do not pose a threat to public safety. AFP-KY and a broad coalition of groups sent a letter to the governor calling for this action and additional recommendations.. AFP-KY’s Mike […]
What: Virtual premier of The Right Cut: A Barber Builds a Movement + Q&A with William Burt When: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST Where: AFP-Iowa’s Facebook page – RSVP here Every American deserves the opportunity to pursue fulfilling work and support their families. But too often, outdated and unfair licensing […]
Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips recently spoke with Vice President Mike Pence about the 30 Days to Slow the Virus campaign, the administration’s blueprint for slowing the spread of COVID-19 in America. Phillips shared details about his phone call with the vice president in a video uploaded to Facebook, which you can watch below. […]
Certificate-of-need laws create limits on the number of healthcare facilities in the state, the number of beds in each facility, and the purchase of medical equipment. Ultimately, they reduce the number of patients that can be treated. It is important Missouri’s healthcare providers be able to expand capacity as much as is needed. Use the […]
Trenton, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) applauded Gov. Murphy for signing Executive Order No. 112, which eliminated several regulations that needlessly limited health care access for New Jersey residents. The order, which goes into effect immediately, includes reforms AFP-NJ had recommended in a letter sent to the governor on March 27th, including the […]
Grassroots group calls for targeted, narrowly tailored reforms to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system Arlington, VA – April begins what is widely regarded as Second Chances month, a month dedicated to ensuring that formerly incarcerated individuals who have earned their freedom are given a second chance by way of finding employment, […]
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended Hillsborough County Commissioners for voting to deffer the referendum on a new transportation tax originally slated to be taken up this week. AFP-FL state director Skylar Zander released the following statement: “We applaud the vote taken today by the commission to defer consideration for a new […]
