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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Tuesday applauded the House for passing a package of regulatory reform bills, including the REINS Act, aimed at improving the state’s regulatory culture by eliminating or easing excessive regulations hindering Pennsylvania’s economy from unleashing its potential. The grassroots group now urges the Senate to swiftly approve the […]
St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) on Tuesday applauded House lawmakers for passing HF 4385, which broadly conforms state taxes to the recently reformed federal tax code, and gives additional tax relief to individuals and businesses. The bill passed 90-38 and now heads to the Senate. “With a projected budget surplus, now is […]
Grassroots worker freedom group commends Commissioner Bill Lee for introducing right-to-work ordinance, remains encouraged by potential for progress in county effort to pass positive economic reforms GALLUP, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) remains enthusiastic after McKinley County Commissioner Bill Lee brought forward an ordinance to implement right-to-work in the county. Commissioners listened to […]
Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Fellow Alison Winters issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s decision to delay steel and aluminum tariffs for Canada, Mexico and the European Union. “While postponing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and Europe is a positive step, leaving them on the table threatens our economy just as much as theirs. […]
Your weekly round-up of the major wins making headlines thanks to AFP’s grassroots activists across the country (April 23 – April 27) What it is: The New Hampshire Senate supported an interim study for HB 628, a bill that would have created new entitlement requirements for private businesses. This action effectively kills the bill, which would have been funded […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released the following statement Tuesday condemning the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee for killing HB 561. The bill would have repealed the onerous and wildly unnecessary occupational licensing requirement for florists. “I am very disappointed that the Senate Agriculture Committee decided to keep the nation’s only florist […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released the following statement Tuesday commending the Missouri legislature for voting to send HB 1500 to the Governor’s desk to become law. The bill establishes that hair braiders no longer need to obtain a cosmetology license or undergo 1,500 hours of unnecessary training. Instead, they must register with […]
Grassroots group supports action to nullify and replace outdated sulfate standard St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) on Monday applauded Senators for passing HF3280, a bill that would reset the process of rewriting the Pollution Control Agency’s (PCA’s) outdated sulfate standard. The PCA’s proposed rewrite would impose severe costs on Minnesota businesses and workers […]
Americans for Prosperity today expressed disappointment following recent comments made by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “It’s disappointing to see Marco Rubio echo some of the false rhetoric of tax reform opponents, and we hope he clarifies his […]
