Recent News
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 […]
BATON ROUGE, LA—Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) today announced its renewed commitment to improving the lives of all Louisianans and increased focus on community building across the state. As part of the announcement, AFP-LA introduced its new State Director, Matthew Hurtt. The grassroots organization is also excited to announce the promotion of James Lee to Deputy […]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, every state had laws on the books that restricted patients in one state from receiving treatment from health care providers in another. In a new video for Americans for Prosperity’s Health Care Reimagined campaign, Dr. Nicholas Lorenzo, a neurologist, notes that “if you were going to see a patient in Florida — and let’s say you have […]
What do many fare drivers, real estate agents, optometrists, and hair stylists have in common? Often, they work as independent contractors, who perform services outside the direct control of an employer. Millions of Americans work as independent contractors. Unfortunately, regulators across the country are working to make it more difficult for independent contractors to provide their services. California’s AB5 law, for example, reclassifies millions of independent […]
With the uncertainty of the pandemic, more parents than ever are looking for new K-12 options for their kids. Tim Keller from the Institute for Justice shares how the recent SCOTUS decision on the Espinoza case will help all kids get an education that fits their needs – regardless of which zip code they happen […]
Public policy has incredible power to shape people’s lives. Bad public policy creates barriers that prevent people from realizing their potential, and Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania is committed to advocating solutions that empower everyone to overcome these barriers so they can contribute and succeed. To achieve that goal, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania has launched Grant Us Knowledge, a […]
