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AFP Commends FCC Vote Reducing Regulatory Burdens on 5G Networks

Sep 26, 2018

New Rule Will Help to Grow American Economy Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its approval of a rule designed to reduce the regulatory burdens associated with deploying 5G networks throughout the country. The FCC’s new rule streamlines the process for building the infrastructure necessary to support the 5G […]

AFP-WI Slams Return of Buzzkill Beverage Proposal

Sep 26, 2018

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday criticized a new proposal that would create confusion around tailgating by allowing some forms but not others, hurt agritourism and other budding industries, and regulate some private social gatherings. The proposal, which the Legislative Council Study Committee on Alcohol Beverages Enforcement is slated to consider today, […]

AFP Urges Officials Not to Abuse Antitrust Enforcement as AGs Huddle with Sessions

Sep 25, 2018

Arlington, Va. – This morning, representatives of more than a dozen state attorney general offices convened with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to discuss concerns about social media platforms. The announcement raises concerns about possible antitrust or other actions against tech companies following calls from the administration to “regulate” social media platforms. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Policy Manager David Barnes issued […]

AFP-NJ Supports Principles for Safe and Responsible Marijuana Reform

Sep 25, 2018

Trenton, New Jersey – Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today announced that it has co-signed a set of principles with the Reason Foundation’s Drug Policy Project regarding the state’s effort to legalize marijuana. If passed, S- 2703, the New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Act would legalize possession and personal use of marijuana for New Jerseyans […]

AFP-Colorado Opposing Two Major Ballot Initiatives

Sep 24, 2018

DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) announced Monday two campaigns to oppose Proposition 112 and Amendment 73 in the upcoming election. Proposition 112 would severely cripple the energy industry in Colorado by making 85 percent of Colorado’s non-federal land off-limits to exploration and production. Amendment 73 is a $1.6 billion tax increase that would permanently restructure the tax […]