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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commended the White House Council on Environmental Quality for proposing a new rule amending the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to modernize and clarify the regulations and facilitate more efficient, effective, and timely NEPA reviews by Federal agencies. Enacted in 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act requires federal […]
In South Dakota, we have many opportunities to reform our criminal justice system and remove barriers to opportunity that will provide second chances to those that have paid their debts. We must eliminate barriers that block formerly incarcerated individuals from successfully returning to our communities after they’ve served their time and focus on treating addiction […]
Frankfort, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) launched a new campaign urging state lawmakers to stop overspending and reject any tax increases. AFP-KY’s Stop Overspending, or S.O.S. campaign, aims to highlight wasteful spending in government and build broad support for reform policies that favor fiscal restraint rather than higher taxes. The first phase of the […]
RICHMOND, VA – Americans for Prosperity today released a new poll highlighting strong bipartisan support for right-to-work in Virginia just as some state lawmakers consider repealing key parts of the law. The poll, commissioned by Americans for Prosperity and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies from January 29th to February 1st, indicates two-thirds of Virginia voters favor the state’s right-to-work law. Highlights […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Ashley Klingensmith on Tuesday released the following statement ahead of Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address: “Governor Wolf should be focused on creating a tax and regulatory climate that removes barriers to opportunity for Commonwealth residents. As we move into the second half of the legislative session, […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Americans for Prosperity West Virginia announced a robust issue campaign opposing the health care price fixing scheme known as payment parity. The campaign includes targeted digital ads that enable citizens to contact their legislators. The payment parity provision within HB 4003 would mandate the rate at which insurers pay health care […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today urged Mayor Cooper to continue protecting taxpayers from subsidizing a $250 million soccer stadium in Nashville. $25 million in taxpayer money is going towards the stadium, and taxpayers are on the hook for a portion of the bond debt. If the team can’t generate enough revenue, then […]
Legislature misses opportunity to allow student journalists to exercise their press freedom rights LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed disappointment that the legislature did not advance LB 206 after debate, a bill that would extend First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and freedom of the press to student journalists and their […]
ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today issued a statement in response to the introduction of SB 318, which seeks to protect the rights of students to engage in the freedom of speech and lawful expression. AFP-GA activists will urge their lawmakers to pass this important step towards protecting free speech in higher education. The organization […]
