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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 […]

Americans for Prosperity supports an effective criminal justice system that protects people and preserves public safety while removing barriers to opportunity for people with criminal records and ensures equal justice for all under the law. In support of these principles, AFP-VA is proud to back the following bills of the 2020 legislative session: SB1, SB3, […]

AFP-Illinois, bipartisan coalition thank Governor Pritzker for signing License to Work Act into law Springfield, Ill – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) joined advocates and leaders from across Illinois in thanking Governor Pritzker for signing the License to Work Act into law. The legislation ends the misguided practice of suspending a person’s driver’s licenses for non-driving […]