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MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Tuesday joined with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Clean Slate Wisconsin, and other stakeholders at a press conference to announce support for a bipartisan expungement reform bill introduced by Sen. Alberta Darling (R), Sen. Fred Risser (D), Rep. David Steffen (R), and Rep. Evan Goyke (D). […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – As Utah’s 63rd legislative session begins, Americans for Prosperity-Utah announced its 2019 legislative agenda. The grassroots group plans to build broad policy coalitions to tackle the Beehive State’s toughest challenges. “We’re ready to work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to get policies over the finish line that will improve […]
Grassroots group praises new Florida criminal justice reform bill Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) today commended Senator Jeff Brandes for introducing the Florida First Step Act, legislation modeled off the federal First Step Act which improved federal prison and sentencing policies, and was signed into law at the end of last year. AFP-FL and […]
MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today offered the following statement relative to House Bill 693, legislation that would create a $10,000 annual levy against any licensed or registered health care practitioner who opted against providing services either uninsured patients or those individuals receiving coverage under the state’s Medicaid program. The legislation will […]
Grassroots group urges Minnesotans to reject gas tax increase BURNSVILLE, MN – With Governor Walz and House Democrats pushing for a gas tax increase, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota has launched a digital campaign that includes a digital tool which enables Minnesotans to voice their opposition to any proposals to raise the gas tax. The digital ad […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska today participated in an educational freedom press conference at the capitol. The grassroots group urged the legislature to prioritize educational freedom and seek diverse and inclusive solutions for Nebraskan students, families, and educators. Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska State Director, Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: “Families know education is the […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today applauds Governor Stitt’s first executive orders that serve to inspire transparency, accountability, and efficiency in our state government. AFP-OK State Director John Tidwell issued the following statement: “We are pleased to see the Governor’s efforts towards increasing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in our state. AFP-OK consistently advocates for […]
We all want our children to succeed. And we know the key to that success is a quality education. But for many of America’s children, that success is too often based on their family’s income level and zip code. They find themselves stuck in schools that underperform or simply fail to address their individual needs. What’s more, our […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today, the State Senate released its plan to reimagine K-12 education in the Mountain State. The Comprehensive Education Reform Act would provide children with educational savings accounts, among other important policies. AFP-WV believes that all children in our state deserve an educational opportunity that best meets their unique needs – one that embraces the […]
