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RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) spotlighted a new report showing that occupational licenses currently required by the Commonwealth for several jobs are unnecessary because, “they pose little risk to the public if left unregulated.” The report follows one of AFP-VA’s top legislative priorities in 2018, a bill that passed during the last legislative […]
Raleigh, NC – Today, Americans for Prosperity – North Carolina (AFP-NC) launched a six-figure digital and direct mail campaign urging a “no” vote on the North Carolina Judicial Vacancy Amendment—a policy that would drastically weaken North Carolinian’s constitutional right to select judges and could lead to the politicization of North Carolina’s courts. To view the digital ads, click […]
Only a few months ago, in June, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the First Amendment rights of government union workers to freely choose whether to join a union and to refuse to pay non-union member agency fees. Janus v. AFSCME paved the way for government union workers in nearly half of states to freely choose how to spend their own […]
PHOENIX, A.Z.—Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today announced its decision to join the bipartisan coalition opposing Proposition 126 featured on November’s ballot. Joining conservatives, liberals, and local organizations, AFP-AZ is opposing this measure that implements a constitutional carve-out for special interests. Alongside coalition members from across the political spectrum, AFP-AZ activists and staff will continue their […]
Grassroots group commends Molly Kelly for abandoning harmful tax proposal CONCORD, N.H. – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commended Molly Kelly for abandoning much of her tax plan to increases taxes on small businesses. Kelly previously called for repealing business tax relief. At the time of her swearing in, this move would result in […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity on Friday applauded the U.S. Senate for voting to confirm U.S. Court of Appeals nominee David Porter. Americans for Prosperity Vice President of Judicial Strategy Sarah Field had this to say: “David Porter is a supremely qualified judge who will protect our rights and defend the Constitution on the U.S. Court […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Friday congratulated David Porter on his confirmation to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The grassroots group had advocated for Porter’s swift confirmation since the Pennsylvanian’s nomination in April. The Senate voted to confirm David Porter by a vote of 50-45. AFP-PA […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Thursday lauded Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Kleefisch’s new workforce training investment as a proposal that could grow Wisconsin’s workforce, increase safety, and expand opportunities for people who want second chances. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “We thank Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. […]
AFP Scored Vote, Urged Senators to Vote NO Measure Would Have Scrapped Short-Term, Flexible Health Insurance ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded the rejection in the U.S. Senate of S. J. Res 63, a measure that would have stripped quality, affordable health plans from millions of Americans. AFP previously announced it would […]
