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ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today expressed disappointment after the House passed HF400, a bill that, despite its good intentions raises costs on patients using prescribed pain medication. AFP-MN believes the opioid crisis requires thoughtful, compassionate, long-term attention, and will work with anyone to find a solution. However, a fee increase that […]
I’ve only been with Americans for Prosperity – Arizona for a few weeks, but I’m already so impressed at the work we’re accomplishing! Activists like you make what we do possible, so thank you again for all your dedication and hard work. I’ve been spending a lot of time in Phoenix this session, and I […]
We talk with John Gordon from the American Civic Liberties Union of Minnesota about bipartisan reform to Minnesota’s civil asset forfeiture laws, ensuring government can’t keep seized property without a conviction. In the second half: deadline week at the Legislature means dozens of bills were heard, including proposals from Governor Walz that would raise billions […]
The Kaiser Family Foundation published a study earlier this month on the costs of health insurance plans under Obamacare. The results are grim. Obamacare was intended to lower health insurance premiums, but it did precisely the opposite. Millions of Americans are struggling to afford even the most basic plans on the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges. Despite low incomes, many Americans still earn slightly too much to qualify […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced its support for H.R. 1164, H.R. 736, H.R. 1582 and H.R. 1654 – legislation that would increase government transparency and public accessibility to information. Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Analyst Billy Easley had this to say: “We applaud Congress for taking important steps to make it easier […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – A coalition of 30 organizations led by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce released a letter today encouraging lawmakers to reclaim their tariff authority, which has been delegated to the executive branch. Read the full letter here. In the letter, the groups write: “As the Senate Finance Committee begins […]
As many of you know, AFP-FL has long been involved in working to ensure educational freedom. Our goal is to ensure that every child is able to receive an education that best meets their individual needs and are given the best chance possible to succeed. This year the Governor, House, and Senate have all voiced […]
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Americans for Prosperity-Nevada (AFP-NV) will be hosting a rally for criminal justice reform today with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), and other coalition partners on the south steps of the Capitol in Carson City. […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged the Minnesota House to reject HF400, a bill that would impose additional prescription drug licensing fees onto patients using painkillers. AFP-MN sent the members of the House a key vote letter calling on members to vote “No” on HF 400. AFP-MN believes the opioid crisis […]
