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Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, communities and businesses have been coming together in extraordinary ways to meet the public health and safety needs of the current moment. Policymakers, activists, and businesses all have a role to play to see us through this pandemic. Businesses are especially in a position to adapt and innovate to get help […]
AFP-West Virginia is committed to fixing this problem The Hunt Club Urgent Care facility in Short Gap, West Virginia, averaged around 30 visits per day. It treated patients who suffered from a range of emergency medical issues, including burns, bleeding, broken bones, infections, animal bites, and lacerations. For 28 years, the facility provided urgent care for patients in need. No longer. On Jan. 30, the state shut […]
JACKSON, MS—Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today responded to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure’s decision to backtrack part of their previous ruling that allowed Mississippians to use telemedicine to access health care from the safety of their homes. The board originally expanded access to care by allowing physicians licensed in other states to treat […]
Last night, Americans for Prosperity held a Teletownhall to discuss federal and state responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Hosts Tim Phillips, Emily Seidel, and Brent Gardner covered everything from the Senate pandemic relief bill to the emergency reforms states are passing to make sure health care is more readily available to those who need it. The Senate relief bill was, for the […]
BISMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today commends Governor Doug Burgum and the Department of Health for their decisive leadership in addressing the legitimate public safety and economic challenges North Dakotans may face at the hands of COVID-19. AFP-ND recently released a letter addressed to Gov. Burgum outlining its support. Gov. Burgum’s recent efforts included removing […]
Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today commended the Governor and state officials for recent actions taken this week to limit burdensome regulations on our health care professionals during the COVID-19 emergency. State Director Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement: “We’re thankful to see the Governor and state agencies taking appropriate measures to enable […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today urged Governor Justice to suspend Certificate of Need (CON) laws and help increase access to health care equipment and services for West Virginians. The grassroots group will soon be releasing digital ads that will connect West Virginians with the governor’s office, encouraging him to utilize his […]
Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s statewide closure of non-essential businesses. “Broad business closures across the Commonwealth are not in the best interest of our residents,” said State Director JC Hernandez. “Governor Northam should allow businesses to continue to adapt and innovate in these […]
Use the tools in this digital toolkit which includes social media copy, images, and even participate in our video social media challenge to engage with COVID-19 Phase III! Take Action Tell House Members to put #PeopleOverPolitics by signing this letter. Personally ask 10 of your friends to also sign this letter to House Members to put people […]
