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It’s a question on everyone’s mind: What should lawmakers do to respond to the spread of COVID-19? Americans for Prosperity’s Russ Latino joins host Jason Flohrs for a discussion you need to hear about what the feds have already done, what they’re considering next, and in some cases, what they shouldn’t be doing at all. […]

Raleigh, NC – Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina (AFP-NC) today released the following statement in response to Governor Cooper’s decision to ease Certificate-of-Need restrictions. “Governor Cooper has taken a step in the right direction by relaxing restrictions and giving hospitals more capability and authority to add the hospital beds they need without being bogged down in […]

Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity issued a Key Vote Alert to all Senators asking them to end debate on HR 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and proceed to cloture. Emily Seidel, CEO  of Americans for Prosperity, issued the following statement in response to the political opportunism and obstruction […]

LANSING, Mich. – Following Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement of a stay-at-home order for all Michigan residents, excluding “essential critical infrastructure workers”, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director, Annie Patnaude issued the following statement: “We are in the midst of an unprecedented health and economic crisis. However, a blanket shelter-in-place order is the wrong approach for our state. All businesses […]

SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexicans (AFP-NM) today sent Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham a letter on state-based reforms the governor can take to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and increase access to critical health care services for those who need it. VIEW LETTER HERE Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico State Director Burly Cain issued […]

Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order reducing restrictions for hospitals. “This Executive Order affords hospitals more flexibility and capability to add the hospital beds they need without being caught in red tape,” said State Director JC Hernandez. “We commend the Governor for […]

MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement praising Wisconsin legislative leaders and Governor Evers for uniting to tackle public health and economic challenges from the novel coronavirus. While other states shut down businesses—adding additional economic burdens on businesses, families, and individuals alike—Wisconsin leaders have joined forces to instead focus their efforts on innovation. […]

In light of the recent moves by some states to shut down all non-essential businesses, Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel issued the following statement: “We’ve already seen communities and businesses come together in extraordinary ways to care for each other – we should embrace this response, not bring it to halt. We can achieve […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended Governor Justice and Attorney General Morrisey for issuing an executive order that suspends various regulations, helping expand access to health care. The grassroots group sent Governor Justice a letter earlier this week that presented policy recommendations the governor could take to help mitigate some of […]