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Arlington, VA – AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement on recent reports that the Senate is considering $250 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided an initial $350 billion for businesses to cover payroll and expenses during the coronavirus pandemic. “After $2 trillion in new spending, […]
These are uncertain times as the world continues to combat the coronavirus pandemic. But amid great challenges, communities and businesses have risen up to care and provide for each other. South Carolina’s businesses are no exception. All over the state, business leaders and communities have joined forces to donate medical equipment, provide meals, keep local […]
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on communities all over the world. Tennessee is no different. Many are facing the challenges that come with this new way of life, from social distancing to supply shortages to fewer health care options. But Gov. Bill Lee has taken steps to ensure Tennesseans have access to the […]
Today, April 6, 2020, Governor Evers issued an executive order which suspended in-person voting for the April 7th spring election, moving in-person voting to June 9th, 2020. The state legislature has turned to the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking for relief. According to the governor’s EO, “all ballots already cast in the 2020 spring election will […]
Harrisburg, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today commended members of the House State Government Committee for unanimously passing HB 995, The Fighting Chance Act. The bill creates a pilot program for red tape reduction aimed at minimizing regulations within the Board of Probation and Parole and Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. State Director Ashley […]
Nate Anderson, Executive Director of Concerned Veterans for America, puts Covid-19 in context as a national security threat, and shares concerns about a proposed VA policy that would limit veterans’ access to care during the crisis. In part two – Can public policy stay grounded in constitutional principles even in the face of the covid-19 […]
The coronavirus pandemic has made starkly clear the benefits of telemedicine, and governments have taken notice by moving to temporarily suspend many of the pointless barriers that get in the way of caring for patients. But there’s more that Virginia’s elected officials and regulators can do to ensure all Virginians can get the care they […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) encouraged Governor Herbert to adopt recommendations which would guarantee that every Utahn associated with the criminal justice system, including the incarcerated, police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officers receive adequate protection from the spread of COVID-19. AFP-UT State Director Heather Andrews issued the following statement. “COVID-19 is indiscriminate in who it […]
Responding to the health and economic crises in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic will require everyone to do their part. Communities, businesses, educational institutions, and government each have a critical role to play to ensure we take care of those hardest hit and help our country rebuild. How we rise to this challenge will […]
