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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich authored an op-ed supporting the First Step Act on Nov. 29 in the Washington Post. Recalling his extensive experience as a legislator, Gingrich wrote about the massive obstacles the First Step Act is working to overcome — such as a status-quo mindset among some lawmakers and a congressional process that aims to attach unnecessary […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – AFP-Utah lauded the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The Utah grassroots group also thanked Senators Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch for […]
RICHMOND, Va. – AFP-Virginia celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The grassroots group thanked Representatives Robert Goodlatte and Bobby Scott for their unique roles […]
WICHITA, Kan. – AFP-Kansas celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The grassroots group thanked Senators Roberts and Moran for co-sponsoring this groundbreaking, bi-partisan legislation. […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – AFP-Iowa lauded the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society. The Iowa grassroots group also praised Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst for their […]
AUSTIN, Texas – Americans for Prosperity-Texas celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society, and save taxpayer dollars. The Texas grassroots group also praised Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn […]
FIRST STEP Act on Verge of Becoming Law HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) celebrated the Senate’s passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society, and save taxpayer dollars. The grassroots […]
BOZEMAN, MT – AFP-Montana celebrated the Senate’s passage of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform legislation that will enhance public safety, provide a second chance to hundreds of thousands of people who’ve paid their debt to society, and save taxpayer dollars. The Montana grassroots group thanked Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines for voting […]
Grassroots group applauds passage of monumental criminal justice reform bill NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) celebrated the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, a package of critical criminal justice reforms. AFP-TN also praised Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker for supporting the monumental bill. Americans for Prosperity has been at the forefront of […]
