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JACKSON, Miss. –Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauded the Senate for passing HB 1352, the Criminal Justice Reform Act. The bill would improve many aspects of the state’s outdated criminal justice system and help reacclimate former inmates who have paid their debt to society as they return to their communities. AFP-MS State Director Trey Dellinger issued […]

Last week, Florida Speaker of the House Jose Oliva opened the 2019 legislative session with bold plans for fixing health care in the Sunshine State. “But great clouds have formed above us. An eminent financial and human threat. I speak of course of our health care system,” Oliva said as he addressed the new state legislature last […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity applauded today’s Senate confirmation of Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We commend the Senate for confirming Neomi Rao – a distinguished individual who has a deep understanding of the proper role of the courts […]

TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ) applauded the United States Senate for confirming Paul Matey of New Jersey to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. AFP-NJ State Director Erica Jedynak issued the following statement: “Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey and our activists applaud members of the US Senate for confirming Paul […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity applauded the Senate confirmation of Paul Matey to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We applaud the Senate for confirming Paul Matey – an impartial, well-qualified individual who will defend the Constitution and won’t legislate from the bench. We commend the senators […]

SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today expresses great disappointment in the legislature and Governor’s administration for the lack of action shown in the 2019 session to address the sales tax after a deal to provide South Dakotans with relief had been put in place if additional sales tax revenue were approved for collection. […]

DES MOINES, Iowa – Following a press conference with Governor Kim Reynolds on her proposal to restore voting rights to people with felony records, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State Director Drew Klein released the following statement: “At AFP, we’re working to create a criminal justice system that recognizes the potential of every person to transform their life and contribute […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce urged House lawmakers today to oppose special-interest giveaways in the form of tax extenders ahead of a hearing Tuesday in the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures. Earlier this year, Senator Chuck Grassley introduced legislation in the Senate, the Tax […]

Supporters and opponents will debate costs and benefits of cannabis legalization for New Hampshire MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is hosting a debate on cannabis prohibition and will explore the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien will moderate the event that […]