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Grassroots Activists Tout Marshfield Rep.’s Support for Conservative Reforms MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support for Representative John Spiros in his bid for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. The group cited Spiros’ votes to lower taxes, cut red-tape, and reform state government as reasons for their support. AFP-WI activists […]
BOZEMAN, MT – A newly-released poll shows that 62% of likely Montana voters support the FIRST STEP Act, prison reform legislation that cleared the U.S. House by a vote of 360-59. The poll also shows that 76% of Montana voters say that criminal justice reform is an important factor in determining who they will vote for in the […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) announced Wednesday the hiring of Kellin Heron as the Deputy State Director. In her new role, Kellin will lead the execution of the chapter’s Foundation efforts and work with community leaders on local initiatives. “I am excited to join the AFP team and continue to advocate for all […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity praised a new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extending short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans. The rule change will allow STLD plans to be extended from three months to a maximum of thirty-six months. These plans provide an option for millions of Americans who have […]
New data demands congressional action INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) released the results of a new survey showing that 69% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act in the next few months. The legislation would create access to second chances for individuals transitioning to life after prison and […]
On July 12, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice of proposed rule making to end union dues-skimming perpetrated against home healthcare providers who receive state subsidies from Medicaid for their work. Before 2014, many states that weren’t right-to-work unfairly classified home healthcare providers — most of whom provide care to their friends and family members — […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released the results of a new survey Wednesday showing that 71% of likely voters want the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act. The legislation aims to prepare incarcerated individuals to successfully reenter their communities, and reduce the number of inmates – an idea 69% of likely voters said […]
On Friday American Electric Power and Public Service Company decided to pull the plug on the controversial Wind Catcher project. This victory for ratepayers and hardworking Oklahoma families is in no small part thanks to the thousands of activists who emailed the Oklahoma Corporation Commission urging commissioners to reject the proposal. The project was a boondoggle from the […]
FIRST STEP Act Championed by Texas Senator John Cornyn AFP-Texas Activists Encourage Ted Cruz to Support Measure AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity-Texas today announced the results of a new survey showing broad, bipartisan support for the FIRST STEP Act, landmark prison reform legislation passed overwhelmingly by the U.S. House of Representatives and currently being considered […]
