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A coalition of civil liberty and criminal justice reform organizations is asking Congress not to impose a blanket prohibition on flavored tobacco products, saying such legislation would prioritize criminalization over public health concerns and result in dangerous – and unconstitutional – interactions with law enforcement. Americans for Prosperity is proud to stand alongside the American […]
AFP-NE fights to provide path for real, long-term tax relief LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support of LB1212, a bill that would give taxpayers more say in how and whether local government entities can raise and spend more taxpayer dollars. AFP-NE is also supporting the framework of LB1213, legislation that […]
TOPEKA, Kansas – Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) has named Elizabeth Patton as the grassroots group’s new state director. Elizabeth previously served as deputy state director for AFP-KS, building the chapter’s signature grassroots infrastructure and engaging Kansans to drive lasting solutions to the state’s toughest challenges. “I am honored that Americans for Prosperity has tapped me […]
Lansing, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation that will roll back Certificate of Need (CON) regulations on key health care services, including psychiatric beds, air ambulance and covered capital expenditures. Annie Patnaude, state director for the grassroots group, issued the following statement: “The Senate took a bold step today to improve health […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the West Virginia House for passing H.B. 4717, a bill that establishes common-sense reporting requirements on civil asset forfeiture. Currently, civil asset forfeiture allows the government to seize assets of a person that they believe is committing or has committed a crime, even if that person […]
BOZEMAN, Montana – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) launched a state-wide direct mail, digital, and grassroots effort thanking both Democrat and Republican lawmakers for their principled votes on barrier breaking reforms during the 2019 legislative session. The campaign is part of the grassroots organization’s ongoing effort to mobilize Montanan’s around key policies that will enable every individual […]
ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today issued a statement in response to the introduction of HB 995, the companion bill to SB 318 that protects the free expression rights of students. AFP-GA activists have urged their lawmakers to pass important steps towards protecting free speech in higher education. The organization mobilized several college students from […]
Among the roles we expect our government to fill, betting taxpayer money on private companies isn’t one of them. But too often, that’s exactly what government does. The latest example in Tennessee has come at a huge cost – $1.2 million, to be specific. In 2015, Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development provided a […]
Free speech is perhaps nowhere more vital than on our college campuses, where it is not only critical to the search for truth in the academy but also to building support for the importance of constructive dialogue as today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders. That’s why our college campuses should be leading the way on free […]
