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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity applauded the U.S. Department of Labor for its final rule to revise and update its regulations interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule eliminates barriers that have hindered small businesses’ ability to improve their workplace and create jobs in recent years. Erica Jedynak, […]

MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released a statement regarding three pivotal votes that Assembly members took to improve access to quality, affordable health care and allow Wisconsin’s criminal justice system to combat the root cause of addiction. AFP-WI issued key vote alerts on these three legislative items: Assembly Bill 26 expands access to direct […]

By Jason Huffman We believe that everyone in America should have the opportunity to achieve their potential. That belief informs everything we do at Americans for Prosperity. It’s why we work hard to remove barriers to success for everyone in this country. Contrary to a recent editorial in the Times West Virginian, we are not […]

Trump administration releases report on how states can overhaul onerous occupational licenses CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the Trump administration for issuing a report on how states can reform their occupational licensing laws to ensure they don’t act as barriers keeping people from practicing their desired occupation. Recent studies show […]

JUNEAU, Alaska – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) praised the Trump Administration for calling on state governments to prioritize occupational licensing reform during upcoming legislative sessions and for issuing recommended principles to remove barriers to work. AFP-AK believes embracing these principles will help expand access to fulfilling work for thousands of Alaskans. AFP-AK State Director, Ryan […]

Trump administration releases report on how states can overhaul onerous occupational licenses NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Trump administration for issuing a report on how states can reform their occupational licensing laws to ensure they are not used as barriers intended to keep people from practicing their desired occupation. Although […]

DES MOINES, Iowa. – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) praised the Trump Administration for calling on state governments to prioritize occupational licensing reform during upcoming legislative sessions and for issuing recommended principles to remove barriers to work. AFP-IA believes embracing these principles will help expand access to fulfilling work for thousands of Iowans. AFP-IA’s State Director Drew […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) praised the Trump administration for releasing its “Principles on Workforce Freedom and Mobility,” which calls on state governments to prioritize occupational licensing reform during the legislative session and issues recommended principles to remove barriers to work. As 2020 legislative sessions get underway, AFP believes embracing these principles will […]

We believe technology improves people’s lives. From lifesaving medical advancements to technology that will make our world safer, embracing innovation is the key to transforming our state and our society for the better. Americans for Prosperity actively advances such polices and works to remove the government barriers holding back the next great idea. With this […]